Eduard Vartanyan attacked backstage before fight by Gadzhiev associates at ACA 202

Eduard Vartanyan was attacked in the backstage area before his fight with Uzair at ACA 202 in St. Petersburg, struck in the back of the head by friends of Zaur Gadzhiev. The incident highlights ongoing security issues at ACA events. The post notes that while ACA has been strict about media access to locker rooms and backstage areas, fighters not on the card have been allowed in those areas with their entourages, even to the point of initiating fights. The author expresses frustration that credentialed media members who have covered ACA for years are restricted from these areas while fighters can roam freely and cause incidents. The situation has reportedly improved recently, though not to an ideal level.