ACA President admits most fighters use PEDs, control costs too high

ACA President Magomed Bubulatov revealed in an interview that more fighters in the league use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean. He stated that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically clean because they "didn't have time to apply anything." ACA implemented a six-month transition period and testing protocols, but Bubulatov acknowledged that drug testing is expensive and difficult to maintain independently. He suggested Russian promotions should unite to share testing costs but considers this unlikely to happen. The league is still deciding how to handle violators, with a one-year suspension being considered.