Josh Barnett's camp responds to 'alleged' positive drug test from the CSAC
by Jesse Holland on Jul 29, 2009 10:03 PM EDT
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Josh Barnett — who recently failed a pre-fight drug screening for anabolic steroids prior to a showdown with Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction: "Trilogy" on Aug. 1 — is now speaking out against the 'hasty decisions' that were made in light of a test result that "The Babyface Assassin" now refutes.
Barnett’s positive test led to Affliction MMA’s house of cards to come crashing down, calling it quits as a fight promoter and returning to the UFC as a corporate sponsor with its clothing brand. Several intriguing fights were scrapped as a result, forcing fighters to search for work elsewhere … Barnett included.
Now the former PRIDE and UFC star is calling into question the integrity of those results alleged by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).
From his official press release:
The media has reported that Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight fighter Josh Barnett would not be eligible to fight Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction Trilogy as he was denied his California license due to an alleged positive test for 2α-methyl-5α-androstan-3α-ol-17-one, which is purportedly a metabolite of a banned substance.
Mr. Barnett was shocked at these allegations and was extremely disappointed to learn that Affliction had made the hasty decision to cancel the August 1st event in its entirety. Mr. Barnett vehemently denies intentionally ingesting any banned substances in preparation for the August 1st fight and he is looking forward to presenting his case to the California State Athletic Commission.
In the meantime, Mr. Barnett has yet to learn of the results of the B sample testing and he has not received any of the documentation that provides further details of the alleged positive sample despite numerous requests. In fact, the documentation that Mr. Barnett has received raises serious questions about the integrity of the sample and the validity of the results themselves.
At this time Mr. Barnett would like to thank his fans and colleagues for their ongoing support and faith in him. He intends to vigorously defend himself against these allegations and hopes for a swift resolution to this matter so he can get back to what he does best -- fighting!
I would like to further add that Josh is as disappointed as all of his fans and supporters that he will not be fighting on August 1st. He also empathizes with all of the other fighters that were scheduled to appear on the card and shares their frustration and shock at the cancellation of the entire event.
Barnett indicated that he intends to appeal this most recent steroid finding with the CSAC. His second "B" sample is currently being tested to confirm the initial positive result.
If it’s upheld it could mean that Barnett’s license to fight in the United States could be revoked for a good amount of time, forcing him to remain exiled in Japan indefinitely. With a looming Sengoku heavyweight grand prix looming and a successful wrestling career, however, it may not be such a bad twist of fate after all.
Keep in locked on MMAmania.com as we’ll let you know more on Barnett’s future when it’s announced.
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Dude. It was your THIRD time!!! Give it up.
by Cool Hand Chad on Jul 29, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For real!!
This guy screwed a lot of fighters out of a payday
by RiverHorror on Jul 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jordan Breen of Sherdog said on his radio show that he had heard Barnett pissed hot at Affliction 2 but that was when the whole California restructuring of the testing procedures took place so he was given a free pass. If it’s true then Barnett has tested positive 4 x’s, twice in the UFC and twice in Affliction.
by RunSilent on Jul 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea i just heard that today, and i kinda wouldn’t be surprised if it’s confirmed – Just another CSAC f@ck up again. Btw, his synopsis of BJ’s career and standing in the LW history books was brilliant.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 29, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, shut the fuck up Barnett. You got caught. Again. Man up and admit it or fuck off and keep suplexing midgets in tights off the top rope, you cheating turdlog.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 29, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we represent a legit sample of the fans, then I have to conclude that there are no “fans with ongoing support” to thank.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 29, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While we’re on the subject of douches, has anyone seen that Kimurawear ad on the top right of the front page. Check out the Douchenozzle Deluxe T-shirt Frankie Edgar is wearing. Has a holstered gun on the side and I guess it’s his signature shirt. That just may be the single douchiest article of clothing I’ve ever had the misfortune to bear witness to in my entire young life. I though Ed Hardy couldn’t be topped but it’s been done. Congratulaions, Kimurawear. You’re the douchiest kid on the block now. I guess I’m helping them advertise right now, but I just had to point it out.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 30, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I think he’s guilty — where there’s smoke there’s fire — but it seems that if someone did want to frame a fighter, that it would be so easy to do. And CSAC is not exactly the most respectable body.
by Kobajack on Jul 30, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHUT THE F*CK UP Barnett nobody gives a shit about you anymore, my bad only wrasllin fans give a dam.Go to Japan and stay there f*cken cheater and man up to your f*ck ups.
by TaPouT on Jul 30, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha, JJ. I had to Google it. LOL! That’s soooo LAME!
Hahaha your description was priceless.
by Kobajack on Jul 30, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, it’s wrong to advertise it, but:
http://www.kimurawear.com/Frankie-Edgar-T-Shirt-p/0125.htm
Hahaha, a holstered gun. WTF?
by Kobajack on Jul 30, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, thanks man. I’m glad somebody else appreciates the breathtaking retardation of that shirt.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 30, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha yeah, it still makes me smile. They may as well have written on the front in bold letters, “I’m a wanna-be badass,” and on the back, in capitals, “KING DOUCHE” and it would have had the same affect.
by Kobajack on Jul 30, 2009 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lamest Shirt ever. Oh my God, so bad. Kimurawear Fight Gear WTF is next? By the way, will any real fan wear Affliction Tees after they whored out? I’d feel like a complete a— wearing their crap after such a weak move. Are they for real thinking we will continue to buy their garbage?
by White Belt on Jul 30, 2009 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GET HIS F*CKING FACE OFF THIS SITE!!! ARRGGHH!!!!
by DAVE A on Jul 30, 2009 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At $34.99, that shirt is like 3.5 months profit for introvert.
As for Barnett, it’s kind of hard to take the word of anyone saying they didn’t do it when they have been busted for the same thing before. Piss doesn’t lie, so I’ve heard.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jul 30, 2009 6:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha. the edgar shirt really sucks!who in the worl will wear that! yeah affliction sucks!but id still wear their shirts. i wont buy it though! haha. as for barnett, thanks for screwing up my month u crap.
by big_evil on Jul 30, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this stage I doubt even pro wrestling fans care about Barnett, the guy is an absolute tosser and represents everything wrong with the sport. He is still in denial despite constantly testing positive for steroids, anybody who is a fan of his at this point is an idiot or on roids, probabaly both.
That Frankie Edgar shirt looks awful, $35 to look like a prat is shocking.
by David W-S on Jul 30, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the back it looks like he’s wearing a babybjorn. “breathtaking retardation” indeed.
by Canucklehead on Aug 3, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL at Barnett trying this song and dance again, what a joke. I started laughing when I read:
“Mr. Barnett vehemently denies intentionally ingesting any banned substances in preparation for the August 1st fight”
Get a life. He screwed a lot of people out of money they were depending on. He should at least man up and take responsibility for the poor decisions he made. I have no interest in ever seeing him fight again.
Have fun wrasslin guys in masks over in Japan you worthless douche bag!
by SHORT_BUS on Jul 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh the japanese are not turning a blind eye anymore. There are raising all kinds of questions about his doping scandel before his gig at IGF according to Fight Opinion.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 29, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, he bought a footlong from Subway, the 2α-methyl-5α-androstan-3α-ol-17-one was in the mustard.
by Bennie Blanco on Jul 30, 2009 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dooooooooooooooooouche baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag!!!!!!!!!
by SHORT_BUS on Jul 29, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can anyone plz explain to me why in the world would he train and appeal this- in all honesty HOW THE HELL CAN SOMENE SAY THEY DIDN’T MEAN TO TAKE IT or WEREN’T AWARE of taking it… someone plz explain to me what that means, or how somoene can make such a stupid remark and be suprised at results?? its an injection u have to know ur taking it anyone with an answer i would love to hear it
by ricky on Jul 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sean sherk has the answer for you = )
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 29, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i cant even believe i wasted 30 seconds reading this and another 10 writing this, hes not even worth that.
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 29, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THANKS FOR THE “EA” CONTRACT> CHUMP
by Daveisyourhero on Jul 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For the record my girlfriend met josh barnett awhile back. Her next door neighbor is josh barnetts uncle. Imma go egg his house now (= This is for all the josh barnett haters!!!
by Pretty Boy on Jul 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do it!!!!!!!!
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 29, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The “B sample” is nothing more than the left overs of his original that are being tested again.
by SHORT_BUS on Jul 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
all the mma fans,fighters,etc should slap the hell out of barnett for wasting time
by the man on Jul 29, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s unfortunate that this had to happen. But let it be an example to everyone competing in MMA.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 29, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shocked! lol…this is what the 2’nd 3’rd time? Must getting more shocking every time.
by Whyisitlegal on Jul 29, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do these guys (e.g., Sherk, Barnett) use a form letter?
by Muscle Dolphin on Jul 29, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t know he got busted so many times. They ought to suspend him indefinitely. Send a message.
by Andre1 on Jul 29, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i still think dana paid him to pop. if he did, it was a brilliant move. :)
by Conan the Barbarian on Jul 29, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just think its dumb Affliction scrapped an otherwise stacked card because of one test. When he tested positive after he smashed Couture it was questionable because it ocurred after the fight while he was renegotiating his contact if I’m not mistaken, but this time, I dunno, I’ve lost some, if not all, respect for Barnett. I would like to know the results of the second test, if they come back clean, then what? Did Affliction scuttle an amazing card for nothing? What then?
by Belisarius on Jul 30, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They didn’t scuttle it for nothing, but they should have went ahead anyway IMO. The second test isn’t coming back clean and they know it.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 30, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And why would his first positive test have anything to do with his contract being negotiated? Are you insinuating that his test was tampered with or not legit? The UFC doesn’t conduct the tests you know, the athletic commision for whatever state the fights are held in does … and it’s not in the UFC’s best interest to have their champions testing positive for juice.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 30, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Belisarius — Affliction was looking for an “out.” One wrinkle in the big plans was enough for them to bow out. Barnett’s troubles were the pretext that allowed them to gracefully quit. Or not-so-gracefully. Either way, they were looking for a way out, from what I’ve read. It was a doomed venture from the get-go, and I think most people had that sense. No business can throw millions at the likes of Tim Sylvia and Arlovski (and Fedor) without recouping their losses. I’m still don’t understand their business model. At one point did they think they’d ever make money? If they’d started small, they’d have had a chance. But they started pompously. Great shows, no doubt. But it’s just not reasonable to stand up another “major league” and expect to profit any time soon. It was unsustainable, and I think most people got that sense from the beginning. The dream was good while it lasted.
by MMACrossfire on Jul 30, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone tell me what does that particular steroid actually do? Speed recovery? Had he an injury?
by Tom Jones on Jul 30, 2009 3:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You are all peanuts if you don’t think 99% of top MMA fighter don’t take roids. Only the stupid ones get caught. Trust me I know………….!!!!
by the Mothman on Jul 30, 2009 7:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This could be the first time that everybody on this site is in agreement on something. Thanks Barnett
by Dave O on Jul 30, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“vehemently denies intentionally ingesting any banned substances”
This is how it might have played out at the gym:
JB: “Ok. I’m gonna pull my shorts down and look away from you. When I do, you may or may not use that syringe in your gym bag that may or may not have a certain substance in it.”
Trainer: “Ready for the ’roids Josh?”
JB: " I told you! I DON"T KNOW WHAT’S IN THE SYRINGE!"
by Uberhack on Jul 30, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you are gonna get caught like 4 times better fucking do it right and get FUCKING HUGE. Dude isnt even that big.
by J bone on Jul 30, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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