ACA president admits majority of fighters using banned substances

ACA president Magomed Bibulatov has made candid admissions about doping within the promotion in an interview. He stated that more fighters are using banned substances than competing clean, and that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically clean because they "didn't have time to apply anything." Bibulatov revealed that ACA implemented doping controls, giving fighters six months to clear their systems while allowing some therapeutic substances. The promotion has data on which fighters use more or fewer banned substances. He acknowledged that stopping fighters from all Russian promotions would require industry-wide cooperation, which he considers unlikely, and noted that comprehensive testing is expensive. Bibulatov is considering one-year suspensions for violators but has not finalized a disciplinary approach.