ACA president Babulatov says more fighters on PEDs than clean in league

ACA president Magomed Babulatov provided a candid assessment of doping in the promotion, stating that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean. He noted that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically the cleanest, suggesting they don't have time to use performance-enhancing drugs. Babulatov acknowledged that implementing effective doping control is expensive and would require cooperation among all Russian promotions, which he considers unlikely. The league has been testing fighters and maintains data on usage patterns, but Babulatov is still deciding on a course of action, initially considering one-year suspensions for violators. He also mentioned that the promotion allows some approved medications to assist fighters in recovery.