ACA president Magomed Bibulatov gave candid comments about doping in the promotion, stating that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean. Bibulatov noted that fighters who accept fights on short notice are usually clean because they "didn't have time to use anything." He acknowledged the organization is still figuring out how to handle fighters who test positive. The president explained that drug testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should collaborate on testing protocols, though he considers this unlikely. ACA had given fighters six months to clear their systems and allowed certain therapeutic substances when they began testing, but the results showed widespread use of banned substances.
