ACA President Magomed Bibulatov candidly discussed doping issues within the promotion in an interview. He revealed that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean, noting that fighters accepting bouts on short notice tend to be the cleanest because they lack time to take banned substances. Bibulatov explained that ACA implemented doping controls six months ago, allowing fighters time to clear their systems while permitting certain recovery aids. The league maintains data on all fighters' test results and is considering one-year suspensions for violators. However, Bibulatov acknowledged that comprehensive doping control is financially challenging and would be more feasible if Russian promotions collaborated, though he doubts other leagues will participate in such coordination.
