Barnett vs. Fedor Cancelled & TRILOGY Cancelled **Update**

[keithlewis]

According to several sources including those close to Barnett confirmed to PDG that the Heavyweight match-up between Barnett and Fedor has been scrapped due to Barnett not being able to get licensed by the CSAC.

PDG will have more information shortly.


The highly anticipated fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett at the Affliction Trilogy MMA show has been canceled. The mega fight was scheduled to take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim on August 1st. The unforeseen license denial of Josh Barnett gave Affliction limited time to find a replacement and adequately promote the new main event.

“Finding an opponent for the number one ranked MMA heavy weight champion in such a short period of time was a huge endeavor and I’m thrilled at the amount of fighters willing to take on this challenge,” said Tom Atencio, vice president of Affliction Entertainment. “But in the end, we just didn’t have enough time to promote a new fight to our standards.”

Affliction is deeply disappointed that the under card is also canceled through no fault of its own. Affliction stands behind the company’s brands and delivers premium products to the most passionate and loyal customers. Affliction’s first priority is to ensure that all future events live up to the company’s high standards.

[ArmyofDarkness]

THIS SUCKS

[NWOWolfpack]

CSAC Statement:

SACRAMENTO - The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has denied a license to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Josh Barnett after Barnett tested positive for a banned substance.

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 fighter.”

Barnett’s test was observed in the presence of a CSAC representative and the sample was sent to the World Anti-doping Agency test facility at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on June 25 for processing. CSAC was notified of the results yesterday.

Barnett has the right to appeal the denial of his license.

“Our primary concern is for the health and safety of fighters,” said Thornton. “Anabolic agents and other banned substances put the users of those agents at risk, as well as their opponents. The commission simply will not tolerate their use.”

CSAC has among the toughest drug testing standards of any Athletic Commission in the country.

Should have a comment from Josh later today.................................

[broncofan]

very dissapointing

[Shogun90]

barnett just blew his shot, twice now Barnett tested positive, lost respect for the guy.

[Shogun90]

THIS SUCKS

lol thats awesome. i'm sure Dana's happy about all of this, the biggest test for Fedor outside of the UFC just tested positive for roids.

[NWOWolfpack]

Not good news for Affliction............................PPV buys just went down the drain.

[NWOWolfpack]

Update coming..................................