ACA President Magomed Bibulatov gave a candid interview about drug testing in the promotion, revealing significant doping issues. He stated that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean, and that fighters who take bouts on short notice are typically clean because they haven't had time to use anything. Bibulatov explained that ACA gave fighters six months to clear their systems and began testing, but the results showed widespread use of prohibited substances. He indicated the promotion is considering year-long suspensions for violators but is still deciding on the approach. Bibulatov noted that comprehensive drug testing is expensive and would require collaboration among all Russian MMA promotions, which he considers unlikely. The interview provides rare transparency about performance-enhancing drug use in Russian MMA.
