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Khalil Rountree tests positive for PEDs

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Robert LaMar | Last updated 5/19/24

Khalil Rountree has tested for a banned substance and will not participate in UFC 303 against former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill. Roundtree is one of the hottest fighters out in the UFC. He has a five match winning streak currently and has shot into the top 10 of the Light heavyweight rankings. The UFC is actively looking into finding another opponent for Hill.

Reactions from Rountree

“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,” Rountree posted. “I did not do this intentionally and I am doing everything I can to get this situation taken care of.”

Rountree said that he was using a personalized supplement service and was accidentally provided with a blended supplement that contained the banned substance DHEA. Rountree said that he was unaware of the ingredients of the supplement until after he consumed it. “I’ve provided them with all of the information to show that this was not a matter of cheating or to enhance performance,” Rountree continued. “My sincerest apologies to you all and to Jamahal for this unfortunate series of events.”

This article first appeared on Dice City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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