Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly assaulted in the backstage area before his fight against Uzair at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg. According to reports, friends of Zaur Gadzhiev struck Vartanyan in the back of the head prior to his bout. The incident raises questions about security protocols and backstage access at ACA events. The post also criticizes ACA's media access policies, noting that while credentialed media are heavily restricted from locker room and backstage areas, fighters not competing on the card and their entourages appear to have more freedom. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fighter safety and venue security management at major MMA events in Russia.
