MMA Junkie reports that Kimbo Slice has settled with the athletic commission in Texas after having failed a drug test. Slice agreed to a $2,500 fine and have his license to fight in the state revoked.
As part of the settlement, Slice agreed to waive his right to a hearing. He is expected to remain in compliance with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
In addition, the fight with Dada 5000 at Bellator 149 has been ruled a no-contest. Slice had defeated Dada 5000 by TKO in one of the highest-rated, yet one of the ugliest MMA fights put on Spike TV.
A post-fight drug test revealed that Slice had used the anabolic steroid nandrolone. A urine test also revealed elevated T/E ratio.
Slice originally was offered a settlement of $4,000 fine and license revocation.
Notably, Bellator scheduled Slice for its July tent pole event prior to the settlement with Texas.
Payout Perspective:
The harshest outcome coming out of Slice’s settlement is the revocation of his Texas license. Not because he will never fight in Texas, but because he may find it hard to fight in U.S. jurisdictions where commissions follow the Association of Boxing Commissions. If Slice ever fights in the U.S., he may be subject to an athletic commission hearing prior to receiving a license to fight. Notwithstanding this issue, Slice’s penalty seems like a slap on the wrist.
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