Eduard Vartanyan allegedly attacked backstage at ACA 202 before his fight

Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked in the backstage area at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg before his fight with Uzair. He was struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident raises questions about ACA's security protocols and access control in backstage areas. The report notes that ACA has historically restricted media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, yet fighters not competing on the card have been allowed access with their entourages. The contrast between strict media restrictions and looser fighter guest access has been highlighted as problematic. Despite the alleged attack, Vartanyan proceeded to compete in his scheduled bout.