Khalil Rountree Jr will no longer be taking part at UFC 303. This is due to Khalil Rountree consuming a banned substance.
Khalil Rountree Consumed a Banned Substance
It has been revealed that Khalil Rountree Jr has consumed the banned substance Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). However, explaining the situation Khalil Rountree has said it is due to an accidental blend from a personalised supplement company. This is the reason for the positive reading. Due to this Rountree has been temporarily suspended from fighting. Rountree is still claiming he has never taken the banned substance intentionally.
Khalil Rountree has since taken on to Instagram to explain the situation. Khalil Rountree went on to explain how he ended up taking the supplement and the steps he took since;
“I’m gutted to deliver this news to you all, but I will not be fighting at UFC 303 due to consuming a banned substance. I did not do this intentionally and I am doing everything I can to get this situation taken care of. I was using a personalized tailored supplement service from a company that I trusted who understood my limitations in what I can and cannot take. They accidentally sent a blended supplement to me that contained banned substance called DHEA (which is prohibited at all tines under the UFC anti doping policy). Only after I consumed it was its ingredients brought to my attention.
“I immediately contacted Senior Vice President of Anti- doping compliance, Jeff Novitzky and UFC Vice President of Anti-doping compliance, Donna Marcolini upon receiving that information to inform them of this matter. I’ve provided them with all of the information to show that this was not a matter of cheating or to enhance performance. Although DHEA is non-performance-enhancing it is a banned substance therefore I am under temporary suspension. My sincerest apologies to you all and to Jamahal for this unfortunate series of events. This is a huge loss and an even bigger lesson.”
UFC 303 Card
There has since been no official word from the UFC surrounding the situation. So far there has been no announced for Jamahal Hill replacement at UFC 303.
UFC 303 will take place during International Fight Week. Connor McGregor will make his return for the first time in 3 years. McGregor will be facing Michael Chandler will be making a return for the first time since November 2022.Dustin Poirier was able to submit him in the 3rd round. These two fighters have history as they have been going back and forth with each other. These two were even coaches against each other on last season’s Ultimate Fighter. Also featuring on the card will be Cub Swanson who will be taking on Andre Fili. Cub Swanson is looking to make it back to back wins after getting a unanimous decision victory against Hakeem Dawodu last time out. On the other hand, Andre Fili will be looking to snap a one fight losing streak.
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