ACA President admits majority of fighters use banned substances

ACA President Magomed Bibulatov made candid admissions about doping in his promotion during an interview with Ushatayka. Bibulatov stated that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than are clean, and that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically clean because they "didn't have time to apply anything." He revealed that ACA implemented drug testing, giving fighters six months to clear their systems while allowing some therapeutic substances. The organization has data on which fighters use more or fewer banned substances. Bibulatov acknowledged that testing is expensive and would be more feasible if Russian promotions united on the issue, though he considers this unlikely. He indicated that sanctions would involve one-year suspensions but remains uncertain about the future of the testing program.