Eduard Vartanyan allegedly attacked backstage before ACA 202 fight

Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly assaulted 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 prior to his bout. The incident raises questions about security protocols and fighter access in ACA's backstage areas. 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 and their associates have been allowed in those spaces. The author expressed frustration that credentialed media covering ACA for years face restrictions while incidents like this attack can occur. While acknowledging recent improvements in media access policies, the situation highlights ongoing concerns about who is permitted in sensitive areas during events.