ACA president reveals most fighters fail drug tests, short-notice fighters cleanest

ACA president Magomed Bubulatov candidly discussed drug testing challenges in the promotion during an interview. He revealed that more fighters test positive for banned substances than test clean, and noted that fighters who take bouts on short notice are typically the cleanest because "they don't have time to use anything." Bubulatov explained that ACA gave fighters six months to clear their systems and allowed certain therapeutic substances when they began testing. However, he acknowledged that drug testing is expensive and would ideally require cooperation among all Russian promotions, which he considers unlikely. The organization is still deciding how to handle fighters who fail tests, with Bubulatov initially suggesting one-year suspensions.