ACA president reveals most fighters use banned substances, clean fighters rare

ACA president Magomed Bibulatov made candid revelations about drug testing in the promotion during an interview. He stated that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean, and noted that fighters accepting bouts on short notice tend to be the cleanest because they "haven't had time to take anything." Bibulatov explained that ACA implemented drug testing and gave fighters six months to clear their systems, with some substances being permitted. The promotion has data on which fighters use more or fewer banned substances. He acknowledged that anti-doping testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should collaborate on the issue, though he doubts this will happen. Bibulatov is considering imposing one-year suspensions for violators but hasn't finalized a policy yet.