ACA president reveals most fighters using PEDs, discusses testing challenges

ACA president Magomed Bubulatov candidly discussed the promotion's doping issues in an interview, stating that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean. Bubulatov revealed that fighters taking bouts on short notice are typically clean because they don't have time to use anything. The promotion gave fighters six months to clear their systems and allowed certain therapeutic substances when they implemented testing. However, Bubulatov acknowledged that doping control is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should unite to address the issue, though he doubts this will happen. The ACA medical department tracks which fighters violate anti-doping policies, with Bubulatov considering year-long suspensions as the appropriate penalty.