ACA president reveals majority of fighters use banned substances

ACA president Magomed Bubulatov gave a candid interview about doping control in the promotion, revealing that more fighters use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean. Bubulatov stated that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically clean because they don't have time to use banned substances. The promotion implemented a doping testing program giving fighters six months to clear their systems while allowing some therapeutic substances. Bubulatov indicated that many short-notice replacement fighters tested clean, while contracted fighters showed higher rates of banned substance use. The president acknowledged that comprehensive drug testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should collaborate on anti-doping efforts, though he considers this unlikely. ACA is still deciding how to handle fighters who test positive, with Bubulatov considering year-long suspensions but no final policy has been announced.