ACA President addresses doping issues, admits more fighters use than compete clean

ACA President Magomed Bubulatov has made candid admissions about doping in his promotion, stating that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean. In an interview, Bubulatov revealed that fighters taking bouts on short notice tend to be the cleanest, implying they "didn't have time to use anything." The promotion initially gave fighters six months to clear their systems and permitted certain recovery aids while implementing testing protocols. Bubulatov expressed uncertainty about how to handle violators, considering year-long suspensions but acknowledging the financial burden of comprehensive testing. He suggested Russian promotions should pool resources for anti-doping efforts but doubted this cooperation would materialize. The league has compiled data on which fighters use banned substances but questions whether to make these lists public.