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Eduard Vartanyan was allegedly attacked in the backstage area before his fight at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg, being struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The report notes that ACA has historically been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, yet fighters not competing on the card could be present with friends. The incident raised questions about security protocols, as the promotion has restricted credentialed media while allowing fighters and their entourages relatively free access. The author noted that while media access policies have recently improved, they remain imperfect. The attack on Vartanyan occurred despite these supposed security measures.
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