Rony Jason fails drug test, suspended nine months
Today it was revealed that Brazilian fighter Rony Jason failed his post-fight drug test at UFN 67 and was suspended nine months by CABMMA.
Today it was revealed that Brazilian fighter Rony Jason failed his post-fight drug test at UFN 67 and was suspended nine months by CABMMA:
Jason (14-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) tested positive hydrochlorothiazide, a banned diuretic, following his UFC Fight Night 67 Performance of the Night bonus-winning submission of Damon Jackson (9-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC). As a result, the featherweight has been suspended for nine months, and his win over Jackson has been flipped to a no-contest.
In addition, though the UFC has not made a formal statement about Jason’s positive test, his $50,000 bonus is sure to be rescinded, per the promotion’s policy that fighters must pass post-fight drug tests to remain eligible for an event’s post-fight performance bonuses.
The Brazilian Athletic Commission MMA (CABMMA), which oversaw the event, announced the news today. CABMMA, in a statement, said all fighters on the card were tested for performance-enhancing drugs, masking agents and recreational drugs at the event. Only Jason had a result that came back positive.