Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage by Zaur Gadzhiev's team at ACA 202

Eduard Vartanyan was attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev, who struck him in the back of the head. The incident highlights concerns about ACA's security protocols, as fighters not competing on the card were allowed in restricted areas while media members faced strict limitations. The author notes that except for a recent Kazakhstan event, ACA has typically been very restrictive about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, forcing journalists to stay in media rooms or press seating. The post criticizes the promotion for allowing fighters and their entourages free access to these areas while excluding credentialed media who have covered ACA for years. While the author acknowledges recent improvements in media access, they suggest ACA should prohibit non-competing fighters from wandering backstage rather than restricting legitimate press.