ACA President Magomed Bubulatov candidly discussed drug testing in the promotion, revealing that more fighters use banned substances than compete clean. He stated that fighters accepting bouts on short notice are typically clean because they haven't had time to use performance enhancers. Bubulatov explained that comprehensive drug testing is expensive and would be more feasible if Russian promotions united their efforts, though he considers that unlikely. The promotion began testing after giving fighters six months to clear banned substances from their systems while allowing some therapeutic medications. ACA has data on which fighters use more or fewer banned substances but is undecided about publicly releasing names or implementing punishments, though Bubulatov previously suggested one-year suspensions.
