Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage before fight by Zaur Gadzhiev's associates

Eduard Vartanyan was attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in Saint Petersburg. Friends of Zaur Gadzhiev struck Vartanyan in the back of the head during the pre-fight incident. The post criticizes ACA's media access policies, noting that while journalists are strictly restricted from locker rooms and backstage areas, fighters not on the card can roam freely with friends. The author highlights inconsistency in security enforcement, where credentialed media face harsh restrictions while fighters' entourages can access sensitive areas and even initiate altercations. The post acknowledges recent improvements in media access policies but suggests more work is needed.