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Rony Jason Fails UFC Fight Night 67 Drug Test, Victory Overturned

UFC featherweight Rony Jason had his recent victory over Damon Jackson negated after failing his UFC Fight Night 67 post-fight drug test.

The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission informed MMAWeekly.com on Thursday that Jason tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic. He was suspended for nine months retroactive to May 30, the date of the fight, and his victory over Jackson was changed to a no contest.

According to drugs.com, “hydrochlorothiazide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen.