MMA Junkie reports that Gilbert Yvel shouldn’t have any trouble getting clearance to fight Josh Barnett at Affliction: Day of Reckoning. According to their report, he just needs to pass a routine medical evaluation like any other fighter and that his previous incidents of bad in-ring behavior shouldn’t be an issue here:

“I am 100 percent fighting,” Yvel said. “There is no question about it.”

Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio told gathered media at a December press conference that Yvel had been cleared to fight. That report would later prove to be inaccurate, as the CSAC had simply granted Yvel a chance to apply for a license pending a meeting with Assistant Executive Officer Bill Douglas.

That meeting was apparently fruitful, as Yvel is now claiming he is in the clear.

One final step remains before “The Hurricane” is completely ready, though the process should be a formality. A routine medical evaluation must be fulfilled before Yvel can step into the ring with Barnett.

Gilbert Yvel on his CSAC license @ MMA Junkie