Eduard Vartanyan allegedly attacked before ACA 202 fight by Zaur Gadzhiev's associates

Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. According to the report, friends of Zaur Gadzhiev struck Vartanyan in the back of the head. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about backstage security at ACA events. The post notes that ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, yet fighters not competing on the card have been allowed in these restricted zones with friends. The author criticizes this policy, questioning why credible media members who have covered ACA for years face restrictions while fighters outside the card can roam freely. The post acknowledges recent improvements in media access policies, though noting they remain imperfect.