ACA president admits most fighters use PEDs, clean fighters typically replacements

ACA president Magomed Bubulatov made candid admissions about performance-enhancing drug use in the promotion during an interview. He stated that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean. Bubulatov revealed that fighters who accept bouts on short notice are usually the cleanest, implying they don't have time to use anything. The promotion implemented a testing program and gave fighters six months to clear their systems, while allowing some therapeutic substances. Testing has been expensive and Bubulatov suggested Russian promotions should unite on anti-doping efforts, though he doubts this will happen. The promotion is still deciding how to handle fighters who test positive, with one-year suspensions being considered.