MMA Junkie reports that Ken Shamrock has agreed to a $2,500 fine in a settlement with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. In addition, his license to fight in Texas is now revoked.
The settlement is a part of the post-fight drug test failure by Shamrock from February’s Bellator 149. Shamrock’s pre-fight urine test came up positive for synthetic opiod methadone and the steroid nandrolone. The Texas commission initially offered a settlement of a $3,000 fine and license revocation.
Shamrock claimed that the positive test was caused by medication. But, he decided to settle the case instead of having a contested hearing on the matter. Per Junkie, the settlement agreement was signed on July 11. He will be available to apply for another license in Texas in March 4, 2017.
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The process in Texas took some time as the event took place in February. Of course, it appeared that Shamrock thought about mounting a defense to the positive test results. You might recall Kimbo Slice was found to have tested positive as well. The question is whether the 52-year-old Shamrock will seek to apply for a license in March 2017, fight overseas or retire altogether.
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