ACA president reveals most fighters test positive for banned substances

ACA president Magomed Bubulatov candidly discussed doping issues within the promotion in an interview. He revealed that more fighters test positive for banned substances than those who test clean. Bubulatov noted that fighters who accept bouts on short notice are usually clean because they don't have time to use performance enhancers. The promotion gave fighters six months to clear their systems and allowed some therapeutic substances. Doping control is expensive and Bubulatov suggested Russian promotions should collaborate on testing, though he doubts this will happen. The organization is still deciding how to punish fighters who violate anti-doping policies.