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Khalil Rountree cleared for UFC 307 after reduced sentence for self-Reported PED violation

Related Topics: Khalil Rountree, Anthony Smith, UFC

Surging light heavyweight knockout artist, Khalil Rountree has been cleared to officially compete at UFC 307 at the beginning of October, challenging undisputed champion, Alex Pereira in Salt Lake City, after he was cleared following a recent anti-doping violation.

Rountree, the current number eight ranked light heavyweight divisional contender, has been sidelined since he featured back in December of last year, landing an eventual third round knockout win over former title challenger, Anthony Smith at the UFC Apex facility.

Chael Sonnen claims Khalil Rountree easily 'Walks through' Alex Pereira in UFC 307 title fight
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As for Sao Paulo native, Pereira, the former middleweight gold holder and current light heavyweight kingpin, most recently landed his second consecutive defence of the 205lbs crown back in June at UFC 303, felling Jiri Prochazka with a stunning second round high-kick knockout win during International Fight Week.