ACA President Magomed Bibulatov provided candid comments about performance-enhancing drug use in the promotion during an interview. He stated that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean, and that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically the cleanest because they haven't had time to use anything. Bibulatov explained that ACA implemented drug testing after giving fighters six months to clear their systems, but acknowledged the financial burden is significant. He suggested that Russian promotions should collaborate on testing infrastructure but considers this unlikely. The promotion is still deciding how to handle fighters who test positive, with Bibulatov initially favoring one-year suspensions.
