ACA president reveals majority of fighters use banned substances

ACA president Magomed Bubulatov made candid admissions about performance-enhancing drug use in the promotion during an interview. Bubulatov stated that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean, and noted that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically the cleanest because they "didn't have time to apply anything." The promotion implemented a six-month clean-up period and began testing fighters, but Bubulatov acknowledged the challenge of addressing the issue. He indicated that proper doping control is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should coordinate efforts, though he views that as unlikely. Bubulatov is considering one-year suspensions for violators but has not yet finalized a policy. The president emphasized that solving this problem requires financial resources for testing laboratories and personnel that may exceed what individual promotions can sustain.