Zaur Gadzhiev and/or his teammates physically attacked Eduard Vartanyan in the backstage area before Vartanyan's fight at ACA 202, striking him on the back of the head. Despite the incident, Gadzhiev will not be expelled from the promotion. ACA President Magomed Bibulatov stated that he had a stern conversation with Gadzhiev about the matter. The attack occurred in the pre-fight area, adding tension to an already charged event atmosphere.
