ACA president Magomed Bubulatov candidly discussed doping issues within his organization in an interview. He stated that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean, and noted that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are usually clean because they don't have time to use substances. Bubulatov explained that ACA implemented drug testing after giving fighters six months to clear their systems and allowing certain recovery medications. While they have data on which fighters use banned substances, he's uncertain about how to handle violators, mentioning a potential one-year suspension. He acknowledged that comprehensive testing is expensive and would be more feasible if all Russian promotions collaborated, though he considers that unlikely.
