Six Power Slap fighters have received suspensions and fines from the Nevada Athletic Commission for testing positive for banned substances, ranging from steroids to narcotics. Previously facing temporary suspensions, all six competitors have now been punished with full suspensions and fines, with some bouts overturned to no-contests.
Jay Rivera, who competed in a slap fighting bout on March 11, was suspended for six months after testing positive for GW-1516, sulfone and sulfoxide, hormone and metabolic modulators. He must pay a $200 fine from his purse along with $326 in prosecution fees, and he will be eligible to compete again after Sept. 3.
T.J. Thomas, who competed in a slap fighting bout on March 9, received a six-month suspension after testing positive for clomiphene, a hormone and metabolic modulator. He must pay a $50 fine from his purse and $285.25 in prosecution fees, and his win is overturned to a no-contest. He is eligible to compete again after Sept. 9.
Chris Thomas, who competed in a slap fighting bout on March 11, was suspended for six months after testing positive for Buprenorphine, a narcotic and its metabolite norbuprenorphine. He must also pay a $1,000 fine along with $326 in prosecution fees and his win was overturned to a no-contest. He is eligible to compete again after Sept. 11.
Andrew Provost, who competed in a slap fighting bout on March 11, was also suspended for six months after testing positive for Buprenorphine, a narcotic and its metabolite norbuprenorphine. He must pay a $500 fine along with $326 in prosecution fees and will be eligible to compete again after Sept. 11.
Isaih Quinones, who competed in a slap fighting bout on March 11, was suspended for 12 months after testing positive for 19-Norandrosterone, drostanolone, tamoxifen and boldenone, which are anabolic steroids, and an elevated testosterone level. He has to pay a $750 fine, another $495 fee for additional testing required and $326 in prosecution fees. He will be eligible to compete again after March 11, 2024.
Frank Holland, who competed in a slap fighting bout on March 11, received a six-month suspension after testing positive for phentermine, a weight loss stimulant. He is also required to pay a $500 fine in addition to $326 in prosecution fees. He will be permitted to compete again starting on September 11.