Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage before fight by Gadzhiev associates

Eduard Vartanyan was attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202, being struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident highlights security concerns at ACA events regarding fighter access to restricted areas. The post criticizes ACA's policy of strictly limiting media access to locker rooms and backstage while allowing fighters not on the card to roam freely with their entourages. The author notes that while media restrictions have improved recently, the incident demonstrates ongoing issues with fighter conduct in restricted areas. This contrasts with ACA's historically strict enforcement of media access rules.