Fedor/Barnett may not happen!!

[tn94z]

TweetWell, there is an article that says Barnett has failed an undisclosed test and that they are looking for an alternate opponent for Fedor.

Two that were mentioned are Vitor Belfor (WOW) or Bobbie Lashley (give me a break).

I really hope that Barnett gets cleared up to fight because I have been waiting to see them two!

[bionic redneck]

Tweetbobby lashley.. are they serious?...wow..that would be a funny one..

[tn94z]

TweetAnd the last I heard, Fedor gets to pick the guy he fights.

[tn94z]

TweetLooks like Barnett is out

Today the California State Athletic Commission released a statement surrounding Josh Barnett's reported "positive test."

Barnett's June 25 drug test came back positive for 2a-methyl-5a-androstan-3a-ol-17-one, an anabolic steroid. CSAC learned of the results July 21 and immediately denied a license for Barnett. CSAC also informed the promoter of Barnett's August 1 bout against Fedor Emelianenko that the bout would not be approved.

"The license of Josh Barnett was denied pursuant to rule 303 of Title IV of the California Code of Regulations," said CSAC Interim Executive Officer Dave Thornton. "That rule prohibits the use of certain substances, including anabolic agents, by any boxer or MMA fighte

The actual anabolic steroid that Barnett tested positive for is Clostebol as 2a-methyl-5a-androstan-3a-ol-17-one is the metabolite of said steroid. Clostebol is actually a weak anabolic steroid. As with all steroid tests, they are not actually testing the for the drug itself but the metabolic waste in the urine of the athlete.

One study found that Clostebol metabolites, though not the one Barnett tested positive for, were found in athletes who had eaten meat from animals that had been treated with anabolic steroids. Another study found that incidental Clostebol contamination has been found in athletes after sexual intercourse though for such a contamination to occur the individuals would have to be taking medication with trace levels of Clostebol.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not approve of the use of medicines that contain anabolic steroids.

Currently the CSAC is testing Barnett's "B-sample" to confirm the first test.

Josh Barnett was slated to fight WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emeilanenko at Affliction "Trilogy" in ten days. Affliction's VP, Tom Atencio, is currently in the process of finding a replacement.

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TweetLatest rumor:

Shawn Tompkins, head trainer at Xtreme Couture, has confirmed to The Fight Network that Vitor Belfort has signed on to fight Fedor Emelianenko August 1st at the Affliction 'Trilogy' event in Anaheim, California.

Belfort was originally scheduled to fight Jorge Santiago on the same card in a middleweight bout. The main event was forced to be changed after Josh Barnett failed a pre fight drug test by the California State Athletic Commission.

[tn94z]

TweetVitor looked VERY good in his fight against Lindland. This may turn out to be a good one. Vitor is VERY fast with his stikes.