ACA president Magomed Bibulatov candidly admitted that more fighters in his organization test positive for banned substances than test clean. In an interview, Bibulatov revealed that fighters accepting bouts on short notice tend to be the cleanest, suggesting they don't have time to use performance-enhancing drugs. The promotion implemented a testing program six months ago, giving athletes time to clear their systems while allowing certain therapeutic substances. Bibulatov expressed uncertainty about how to handle offenders and noted that comprehensive testing is expensive, suggesting Russian promotions should collaborate on anti-doping efforts, though he doubts this will happen. He considered making test results public and imposing year-long suspensions for violators.
