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. Bibulatov noted that fighters who take bouts on short notice are typically clean because they "didn't have time to use anything." The league gave fighters six months to clear their systems and allowed certain permitted substances. While ACA has been testing fighters and has data on violations, Bibulatov is uncertain how to handle positive tests. He suggested Russian promotions should unite on anti-doping efforts, but acknowledged this is unlikely due to the high costs involved in testing and laboratory work.
