Eduard Vartanyan submits Uzair Abdurakov in third round at ACA 202

Eduard Vartanyan defeated Uzair Abdurakov by submission in the third round at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg. The victory came via rear-naked choke after Vartanyan dominated the grappling exchanges. This win is particularly notable given reports that Vartanyan was attacked backstage before the fight by Zaur Gadzhiev's teammates. Despite the pre-fight altercation, Vartanyan was able to perform and secure the finish. The submission marked a significant victory for the Armenian fighter.