ACA president admits more fighters use PEDs than compete clean

ACA president Magomed Bubulatov candidly discussed doping issues in the promotion during an interview. He stated that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean, and noted that fighters taking bouts on short notice are typically clean because they "didn't have time to apply anything." Bubulatov explained that ACA implemented doping controls and gave fighters six months to clear their systems, allowing some therapeutic substances. While the promotion has data on which fighters use more or fewer banned substances, Bubulatov remains uncertain about how to handle violators and notes that comprehensive testing is expensive. He suggested Russian promotions should unite to address the issue but considers this unlikely.