ACA president admits most fighters use PEDs, testing too costly

ACA president Magomed Bibulatov has openly stated that more fighters in the league use performance-enhancing drugs than compete clean. In a candid interview, Bibulatov revealed that fighters taking bouts on short notice are typically clean because they haven't had time to use banned substances. The promotion attempted to implement drug testing by giving fighters six months to clear their systems and allowing certain permitted substances, but the initiative has faced challenges. Bibulatov acknowledges that comprehensive testing is expensive and would require collaboration among all Russian promotions, which he considers unlikely. The league is still deciding how to handle fighters who fail tests, with year-long suspensions being considered.