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Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked backstage before his fight at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg, with friends of Zaur Gadzhiev allegedly striking him in the back of the head. The incident raises questions about security and media access protocols at ACA events. The post notes that ACA has historically been strict about media presence in backstage areas, yet a fighter not competing on the card was able to be present with friends who initiated the altercation. The author criticizes the inconsistency of restricting credentialed media while allowing fighters and their entourages unrestricted backstage access. While acknowledging recent improvements in media access policies, the post highlights ongoing security concerns at ACA events.
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