Daniel James tests positive for steroids, suspended

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Heavyweight Daniel James gained’t be combating at Bellator 280 in Paris after he examined optimistic for a banned substance.

A number of individuals with information of the state of affairs knowledgeable MMA Junkie of the optimistic check Wednesday, however requested to stay nameless.

Bellator officers confirmed to MMA Junkie that James (13-6-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) is off the cardboard, although wouldn’t formally state a motive why. Davion Franklin (5-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) awaits a substitute opponent.

Franklin issued a press release about James’ optimistic for “performance-enhancing medicine” in an Instagram post on Wednesday.

“I’ll by no means perceive why somebody must take efficiency enhancers as an alternative of simply working laborious and letting nature take its course,” Franklin wrote. “Nevertheless, I’m not gonna blast him due to my frustrations however I’ll say once you go that route you’re not solely hurting your personal profession however you’re additionally taking away alternatives out of your opponent as properly, and there’s no glory in that. This was suppose to be a giant second for me, and also you simply took that each one away. SMH”

Mohegan Solar Tribe Director of Athletic Regulation Mike Mazzulli confirmed to MMA Junkie a fighter lately examined optimistic and was suspended, although wouldn’t verify additional particulars. A lot of Bellator’s drug checks are overseen by Mohegan Tribe Director of Athletic Regulation Mike Mazzulli, who has a coverage of not asserting particular drug check failures.

James, 40, is a former ACA heavyweight contender who lately signed a multifight take care of Bellator on the heels of a three-fight successful streak.

Bellator 280 takes place Might 6 at AccorHotels Enviornment in Paris with the primary card airing on Showtime after prelims on MMA Junkie.

With the elimination, the Bellator 280 lineup consists of: