ACA president admits more fighters using PEDs than competing clean

ACA president Magomed Bibulatov made candid statements about doping in the league, revealing that more fighters are using performance-enhancing drugs than competing clean. He noted that fighters taking bouts on short notice are typically clean because "they didn't have time to use anything." Bibulatov explained the league has been testing fighters and has data on who uses banned substances, but is still deciding how to handle violations beyond considering one-year suspensions. He acknowledged that comprehensive drug testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should collaborate, though he doubts this will happen. The ACA had given fighters six months to clean up and allowed some therapeutic substances during their testing program.