ACA president reveals most fighters use PEDs, details costly testing challenges

ACA president Magomed Bubulatov candidly discussed doping issues in the promotion, stating that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean. He revealed that fighters who accept bouts on short notice are typically the cleanest because they "didn't have time to use anything." The promotion gave fighters six months to clear their systems and allowed certain therapeutic substances when they began testing. Bubulatov noted that doping control is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should unite to address the issue, though he considers this unlikely. He is considering one-year suspensions for violators but has not finalized a policy. The promotion tracks which fighters are using banned substances but has not decided whether to publicly release the information.