ACA president Magomed Magomedov provided candid comments about drug testing in his organization, stating that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean. He revealed that fighters taking bouts on short notice tend to be the cleanest because they "don't have time to apply anything." Magomedov acknowledged that drug testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should unite to address the issue, though he considers this unlikely. The league gave fighters six months to clear their systems and allowed certain permitted substances. ACA has been tracking which fighters use banned substances, and Magomedov is considering one-year suspensions for violators, though no final decision has been made on enforcement.
