ACA president reveals drug testing challenges in Russian MMA

ACA president Magomed Bubulatov provided candid insights into drug testing issues within the promotion during an interview. He stated that more fighters test positive for banned substances than test clean, and noted that short-notice replacement fighters tend to be the cleanest because they don't have time to use performance-enhancing drugs. Bubulatov explained that the promotion gave fighters six months to clear their systems when implementing testing, and allowed certain approved substances. He acknowledged that drug testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should collaborate on this issue, though he doubts other organizations will participate. The ACA is still determining how to handle fighters who violate anti-doping policies, with one-year suspensions being considered.