ACA President Babulatov: More fighters on PEDs than clean athletes

ACA President Magomed Babulatov provided candid comments about doping in the league during an interview. Babulatov stated that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean, and that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically the cleanest because they "didn't have time to take anything." He acknowledged that implementing comprehensive drug testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should collaborate on anti-doping efforts, though he considers such cooperation unlikely. Babulatov mentioned the organization has data on which fighters use prohibited substances but is still determining how to handle violators, considering one-year suspensions. The league gave fighters six months to clean their systems and allowed some therapeutic substances before beginning testing.