ACA President Reveals Majority of Fighters Test Positive for PEDs

ACA President Magomed Bubulatov has made candid admissions about performance-enhancing drug use in the promotion during an interview. He stated that more fighters test positive for banned substances than test clean, and noted that short-notice replacement fighters tend to be cleaner because they haven't had time to use anything. The league gave fighters six months to clean their systems when implementing drug testing, while allowing some therapeutic substances. Bubulatov mentioned the promotion has data on which fighters use more or fewer banned substances, and considered one-year suspensions for violators. He explained that comprehensive drug testing is expensive and suggested Russian promotions should collaborate on anti-doping efforts, though he doubts other leagues will participate. The revelation highlights ongoing challenges with PED use in Russian MMA.