UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is an upcoming June 29, 2024 event. At the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area. However, a fighter has been rejected for a banned substance in the McGregor vs. Chandler PPV. Let’s delve into the details.
UFC 303: Fighter Disqualified for Banned Substance in McGregor vs. Chandler PPV
Khalil Rountree Jr. will miss the biggest fight of his career. On Saturday, the light heavyweight contender announced that he will no longer be facing former champion Jamahal Hill at UFC 303 on June 29 after admitting to using a substance banned by the UFC’s anti-doping program. Rountree shared his thoughts in an Instagram post, stating:
“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. 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 [a] banned substance called DHEA (which is prohibited at all times under the UFC anti-doping policy). Only after I consumed it was its ingredients brought to my attention.”
DHEA, or Dehydroepiandrosterone, is a steroid hormone mainly produced by the adrenal gland. In addition to the body’s natural production, a synthetic version exists that can be used as a performance-enhancing drug. It’s unclear what punishment Rountree might face for the violation. However, he will not be permitted to compete on June 29 at UFC 303.
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