It is being reported that Barnett tested positive for an undisclosed banned substance in a pre fight screening, as a result The Nevada state commission will not renew his license.
Because of this, Fedor now has no opponent for his August 1st fight. Vitor Belfort has said he could move up to HW if asked. He is currently scheduled to fight on the card at 185 lbs.
It is not the Nevada State Athletic Commission but it is the California State Athletic Commission because the fight is taking place at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Affliction promotion is now officially on the brink of collapse. This was suppose to be their marquee fight in the history of their promotion. Fedor will bolt Affliction for the UFC and Affliction will fold, but I will still will wear their T-Shirts
