Magomed Bubulatov, president of Absolute Championship Akhmat, provided candid insights about doping in the promotion during an interview. He stated that more fighters use prohibited substances than compete clean, and noted that fighters accepting bouts on short notice tend to be the cleanest because they haven't had time to use anything. Bubulatov explained that ACA implemented doping controls and gave fighters six months to clean their systems while allowing certain approved substances. He mentioned that widespread testing is financially prohibitive and would require collaboration among all Russian promotions, which he considers unlikely. The league is still deliberating on how to penalize fighters who test positive, with one-year suspensions being considered.
