ACA president reveals majority of fighters use banned substances

ACA president Magomed Bibulatov gave a candid interview about doping control in the promotion, revealing that more fighters use prohibited substances than compete clean. Bibulatov stated that fighters taking bouts on short notice are typically clean because they "don't have time to apply anything." When ACA initially implemented testing, they gave fighters six months to clear their systems and allowed some performance-enhancing substances. The league has data on which fighters use more or fewer banned drugs, with short-notice replacement fighters proving to be the cleanest. Bibulatov acknowledged testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should unite on the issue, though he believes this is unlikely. He is considering one-year suspensions for violators but has not finalized a policy.