Eduard Vartanyan reportedly attacked backstage before ACA 202 fight

Eduard Vartanyan was allegedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg. According to reports, friends of Zaur Gadzhiev struck Vartanyan in the back of the head. The incident raises questions about security protocols, as fighters not competing on the card and their associates had access to restricted areas. The post notes that ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage, yet fighters outside the card roster could move freely. Recent events in Kazakhstan showed some improvement in media access policies, though the situation remains imperfect. Despite the alleged attack, Vartanyan went on to compete.