Former UFC heavyweight champ Josh Barnett has been removed from Bellator 241 after an issue with his pre-fight drug test.
The nature of Barnett’s drug test issue is not yet known. But he is likely to be removed from the March 13 card, where he was scheduled to face Ronny Markes, a source with knowledge of Barnett’s removal told MMA Fighting after the news was originally reported by Twitter user Fight Oracle.
Barnett’s manager Leland Labarre was unaware of any positive test when contacted by MMA Fighting.
Bellator 241 is set for the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.