ACA president reveals majority of fighters use banned substances

ACA president Magomed Bibulatov provided candid comments about performance-enhancing drug use in the promotion during an interview. Bibulatov stated that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean, and that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically clean because "they didn't have time to apply anything." He explained that ACA gave fighters six months to clear their systems and began testing, revealing comprehensive data on which athletes use prohibited substances. Bibulatov acknowledged that drug testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should collaborate on testing programs, though he considers this unlikely. He is considering year-long suspensions for violators but has not finalized a policy, noting that ACA alone cannot solve the broader problem in Russian MMA.