Eduard Vartanyan was assaulted 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 prior to his bout. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at ACA events regarding fighter access to backstage areas. The post criticizes ACA's strict media access policies while allowing fighters not competing on the card to roam backstage with friends. The author notes that while media access has improved recently, fighters outside the active card should face similar restrictions. The situation raises questions about prioritizing fighter safety over media restrictions in combat sports events.
