Kimbo Slice and Ken Shamrock both failed drug tests at Bellator 149, MMA Fighting has learned.
Slice and Shamrock had banned substances in their system per the results of pre-fight drug tests. Bellator 149 took place Feb. 19 in Houston, Texas, multiple sources said.
Both men have been administratively suspended by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) pending an adjudication process, sources said. The official test result documents, showing the exact substances Slice and Shamrock tested positive for, have been withheld by the TDLR due to potential pending litigation. Athletes on the card had urine samples taken before their bouts.
Typically, the maximum discipline for combatants who fail drug tests in Texas is a 90-day suspension and $5,000 fine.
Bellator spokesman Danny Brener said the promotion had not been officially notified of any test failures and, because of that, cannot comment. Brener added that Bellator MMA president Scott Coker is looking into the matter.
MMA Fighting reached out to representatives of both Shamrock and Slice, but did not receive a response as of Friday afternoon.
LINK: Kimbo Slice, Ken Shamrock fail drug tests at Bellator 149
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A) How did Kimbo fight Dodo?
B) I wonder if he'll fail for his most recent fight?
C) does he forfeit his winnings against Dodo because he shouldn't have even been licensed?
D) I need answers!
