Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked backstage before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg. He was struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident raises questions about ACA's security protocols, as fighters not competing on the card were allowed in the backstage area while media members typically face strict restrictions. The post notes that while ACA has historically been very strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, fighters and their entourages have apparently had more freedom. The author mentions that media access has improved recently, though not to an ideal level.
