ACA president Magomed Bibulatov gave a candid interview about doping control in the promotion, stating that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean. He revealed that fighters who accept bouts on short notice are typically clean because "they don't have time to use anything." Bibulatov discussed the league's efforts to implement testing, giving fighters six months to cleanse their systems while allowing some therapeutic substances. He acknowledged that doping control is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should unite to address the issue, though he believes this is unlikely. The president said the organization is still deciding how to handle fighters who test positive, with suspension being the primary option under consideration.
