ACA president reveals more fighters use PEDs than compete clean

ACA president Magomed Bibulatov candidly discussed drug testing challenges in the promotion during an interview. He stated that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean. Bibulatov noted that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically clean because they haven't had time to use anything. The promotion implemented a six-month grace period for fighters to clear their systems and allowed some therapeutic substances. He acknowledged that comprehensive testing is expensive and would require collaboration among all Russian promotions, which he considers unlikely. Bibulatov indicated the organization is still deciding how to handle fighters who test positive, with one-year suspensions being considered.