With Josh Barnett (24 – 5 – 0) sidelined in his scheduled bout against Fedor Emelianenko due to failing a pre-fight drug test carried out by the NSAC -Affliction is actively searching for a suitable replacement in time for the Affliction Trilogy card set to take place on August 1st. . Amongst the rumoured names supposedly in talks with Affliction – it is likely Vitor Belfort will be moving up to face Fedor, however UFC veteran Ken Shamrock voiced his interest in stepping in for Barnett despite such short notice;
“If they give me a call I would be willing to step in. I’m ready man, just give me the signal, 10 days is more than enough”
“Not only would it give me an opportunity to prove the doubters wrong, I think it would be great fight for the fans as well. I know this is a fight they’ve been wanting to see for a long time all he [Tom Atencio] has to do is give me a call”
