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Eduard Vartanyan was reportedly attacked backstage before his fight at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev, who struck him on the back of the head. The post criticizes ACA's inconsistent media access policies, noting that while journalists are restricted from backstage areas, fighters not competing on the card and their entourages can move freely. The author points out this has led to incidents like the attack on Vartanyan. The post acknowledges recent improvements in media access but suggests fighter access should also be restricted. The incident highlights ongoing issues with security and protocol at ACA events.
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