CSAC confirms results of Josh Barnett steroid test following positive 'B' sample
by Jesse Holland on Aug 1, 2009 2:33 AM 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 — returned a positive "B" sample on Friday (July 31) according to the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), all but confirming his initial test result from last month.
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.
The former PRIDE and UFC star issued a press release earlier this week calling into question the integrity of those results alleged by the CSAC -- who does have a fairly sordid history dating back to the Sean Sherk scandal -- and beyond.
From his official press release:
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.
Barnett indicated that he intends to appeal this most recent steroid finding with the CSAC but was likely counting on his second "B" sample to help dispute the initial positive result.
In light of this new development, Barnett will not be eligible to reapply for a license to fight in the United States for at least a year, forcing him to remain exiled in Japan until then. With a Sengoku heavyweight grand prix looming and a successful wrestling career, however, it may not be too difficult to find work.
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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What a piece of shit. LOL at him trying to deny it.
by SHORT_BUS on Aug 1, 2009 2:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s one thing to lie but do us all a favor and be consistent. After the first positive test, Barnett clearly said he had an idea of what it was then he says he’s shocked. He never stood a chance against Fedor, hell he got smashed by Yvel from the bottom.
by NameNotRequired on Aug 1, 2009 4:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
has anyone on here ever taken steroids? do they really work that well? is it worth risking your career over?
by brendan on Aug 1, 2009 5:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder why all of the fighters like Barnett and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, who test positive for steroids, are allowed by Japan to fight there. Does Japan allow their fighters to use steroids? From the size of their fighters, it does not look like they use drugs to bulk up.
Actually, now that I think of it, Bigfoot vs. Josh Barnett might be a good match-up in Japan.
by DrPepper on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They probably do. Pride never tested for drugs, hence the reason that a lot of fighters from Pride haven’t done as well in the UFC.
by Wes on Aug 1, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant to say they probably don’t test for drugs.
by Wes on Aug 1, 2009 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s why Shogun, Wanderlei, and the others were such monsters in the ring, they’re roided up and would test positive in a heartbeat.
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Aug 1, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You gotta love the ‘intentionally ingesting’ part. This is the 3rd time. I hope he never works in the US again.
by DSmith on Aug 1, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s the second part of the standard 3-part roid user song and dance. It goes as follows: 1) I’m outraged at these accusations, and I look forward to clearing my good name. 2) I did not intentionally use any illicit substances; it must have been a tainted supplement. 3) I would like to humbly and sincerely apologize to my family, my fans, my worthy opponent and to anyone I may have hurt by my actions.
by PW on Aug 1, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude has no more fans. What a clown.
by rockwell on Aug 1, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barnett is overrated. He is suppose to be a wrestler but yet he got grounded and pounded by CroCop. In fact, he lost to CroCop all 3 times he faced him. He also was having trouble with Yvel while Yvel was on the bottom! Fedor would have beaten Barnett easily.
On another note, why doesn’t Barnett have a better body since he takes all those roids? Imagine what he would look like if he was off the juice!
by ProKev on Aug 1, 2009 5:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gee, Barnett, surely he’s the most hated fighter in MMA now.
They also found traces of bullshit in his urine too.
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 4:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His test also showed traces of douchedrolone.
by theCloser on Aug 1, 2009 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All the steroids in the world cant help that fat piece of shit
by Mr. Vince McMahon on Aug 1, 2009 2:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks barnett for shooting affliction in the face.
We coulda seen fedor vs him tomorrow night
by phenomenal angel on Aug 1, 2009 2:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, it’s still going ahead. Only two hours to go actually. Are you excited?
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 4:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s still on. Atencio just texted me…
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Aug 1, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucker, loser, cheater, stupid ass, gay, he is trash i dont know wtf wants fucking roid ass
by sernamma on Aug 1, 2009 2:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don’t “know wtf wants fucking roid ass” either. Good call, sernamma.
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 4:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOSER!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO FIGHT ANYWHERE!
by MMAKILLA on Aug 1, 2009 3:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this lame piece of caca is a retard!
I love the ufc but having other mma associations is a good thing cuz we get more events and fights. But this f*ck face took affliction down!
by my name is not will on Aug 1, 2009 3:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought the Athletic commissions weren’t too fond of people going to japan to avoid their suspensions.
by kitsunex on Aug 1, 2009 3:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Affliction should sue him for all he’s worth, not that it would do anything, but to just annoy him and have him spend money on lawyers. Cant believe he can just fuck off to Japan now and fight there for paychecks. What a wankstain.
by hardhat on Aug 1, 2009 3:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GET THAT GUY’S F*CKEN’ FACE OFF THIS WEBSITE!!!
by DAVE A on Aug 1, 2009 4:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I gotta thank Josh for 1 thing.
Vitor vs Rich Franklin!
by DirtyML on Aug 1, 2009 5:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, good point, Dirty. Good to look on the bright side.
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 7:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only Fedor would grow a pair and sign with UFC this whole debacle will have been totally worthwhile. And Dana would probably put Barnett on the payroll as an “outside consultant” for getting the ball rolling.
by PW on Aug 1, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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