Khalil Rountree can formally put his latest drug-test suspension behind him.
At a Thursday assembly of the Nevada Athletic Fee, it was dominated that Rountree’s suspension has been settled at 4 1⁄2 months, retroactive to the failed drug take a look at that compelled him to withdraw from a bout with Jamahal Hill at UFC 303 this previous June. Meaning Rountree is evident for his scheduled title battle with mild heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, which takes place at UFC 307 on Oct. 5.
Rountree self-reported his failed take a look at, which was for Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a steroid hormone. At the time, Rountree stated that he “was utilizing a personalised, tailor-made complement service” and that stated service by chance provided him with “a blended complement” that contained the banned substance.
Along with the suspension, which formally ends on Sept. 18, Rountree is required to pay prosecution charges of $157. The fee famous that Rountree’s self-report performed a big half within the fighter not receiving a stiffer penalty.
Rountree was on the decision for Thursday’s NAC assembly and he expressed gratitude to the fee for the way his case was dealt with.
Pereira vs. Rountree serves as the principle occasion of UFC 307 at Delta Middle in Salt Lake Metropolis. “Poatan” seeks his third protection of the sunshine heavyweight title, whereas Rountree enters the competition on a career-best five-fight successful streak.
