ACA president admits more fighters use PEDs than compete clean

ACA president Magomed Bibulatov candidly discussed drug testing in the promotion, revealing that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean. According to Bibulatov, fighters who accept bouts on short notice are typically clean because they haven't had time to use anything. The promotion gave fighters six months to clear their systems and allowed certain approved recovery substances. ACA has been testing fighters and maintaining data on usage, but Bibulatov acknowledged that drug testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should collaborate on the issue, though he doubts it will happen. He indicated that publishing fighter names is being considered, along with potential one-year suspensions for violations.