Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage at ACA 202 before his fight

Eduard Vartanyan was attacked backstage before his fight at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg, struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident highlights security concerns at ACA events, with the post's author noting the promotion historically restricted media access to backstage areas while allowing fighters not competing on the card to roam freely. The author criticizes this policy, arguing that credentialed media who have covered ACA for years face more restrictions than inactive fighters. The post acknowledges recent improvements in media access policies but suggests the situation remains imperfect. The incident raises questions about fighter conduct and venue security protocols.