ACA president Magomed Bibulatov gave a candid interview acknowledging widespread PED use within his promotion, stating that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean. He revealed that fighters taking bouts on short notice are typically clean because they haven't had time to use anything. Bibulatov disclosed that ACA implemented doping controls, giving fighters six months to clear their systems while allowing certain permitted recovery substances. The promotion has compiled data on which fighters use more or fewer banned substances, and initially considered one-year suspensions for violators. However, he admitted the organization likely cannot solve this problem alone due to the high cost of testing and labs, suggesting Russian promotions would need to collaborate, which he considers unlikely.
