ACA President Magomed Bubulatov candidly discussed doping control in the league, stating that more fighters use PEDs than compete clean. He noted that fighters who accept bouts on short notice are typically clean because they have not had time to use substances. Bubulatov explained that ACA gave fighters six months to clear their systems and began testing, creating records of which fighters violate anti-doping rules. He mentioned that doping control is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should unite to address the issue, though he doubts this will happen. The league is still deciding how to punish violators, with Bubulatov initially considering one-year suspensions.
