ACA president reveals more fighters on PEDs than clean in promotion

ACA President Magomed Bibulatov gave a candid assessment of drug testing in his promotion, stating there are more fighters using banned substances than clean athletes. Bibulatov noted that fighters taking bouts on short notice are typically clean because they "didn't have time to apply anything." The organization has been conducting testing and gave fighters six months to clear their systems, while allowing some therapeutic substances. Bibulatov stated that testing every fighter is financially challenging and suggested Russian promotions should unite on anti-doping efforts, though he considers this unlikely. He is considering year-long suspensions for violators but has not finalized a policy, and the promotion may release lists of which fighters tested positive or negative.