Fans will miss this major fight from UFC 303.
'The Warhorse' was set to take on former light heavyweight champ Jamahal Hill in the night's co-main event beneath Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler - a massive opportunity for any fighter. However, on May 19, Rountree made the"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 wrote. "I did not do this intentionally and I am doing everything I can to get this situation taken care of.
In the statement, the UFC mentions that Rountree self-reported his violation, that his test sample was consistent with steroid metabolites, and that the doses present in the supplement he took did "not provide any performance benefits." "CSAD has determined that Rountree’s actions after he determined the error, and the evidence of this case, fit these criteria, and thus CSAD is reducing the sanction against Rountree to 2-months."
Rountree's suspension began on May 4, which means his earliest return date is July 4. Regarding his fight at UFC 303, which was announced before the violation, the Nevada Athletic Commission will separately determine any sanctions against Rountree at an upcoming meeting.Mathew is a UK-based combat sports journalist and graphic designer. He joined MMAKO when it was first founded in 2023. Find his work on The Fight Fanatic & Heavy on UFC. He can be contacted on mr@thefightfanatic.
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