ACA President reveals doping widespread in league, testing expensive

ACA President Magomed Bubulatov candidly discussed doping issues within the league in an interview. He stated that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean, and noted that fighters taking bouts on short notice are typically clean because they haven't had time to use anything. Bubulatov explained that ACA gave fighters six months to clear their systems and allowed certain approved substances when they began testing. The league has data on which fighters use more or fewer prohibited substances. Bubulatov indicated uncertainty about how to handle doping violators going forward, though he mentioned considering one-year suspensions. He emphasized that doping control is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should unite to share costs, though he doubts other leagues would participate.