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ACA president Magomed Bibulatov candidly discussed doping issues within the league in an interview. He revealed that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean, and that fighters accepting short-notice bouts are typically the cleanest because they "didn't have time to apply anything." Bibulatov explained that ACA implemented doping control six months ago, giving fighters time to clear their systems and allowing certain permitted substances. He noted that doping control is expensive and would be more feasible if Russian promotions collaborated, though he considers this unlikely. The league is still deciding how to penalize fighters who test positive, with Bibulatov initially favoring one-year suspensions.
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