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Rony Jason threatens to sue CABMMA if proven innocent of failed drug test

Rony Jason tested positive for the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide following his first-round submission victory over Damon Jackson at UFC Fight Night 67 on May 30, but will appeal the result.

The Brazilian featherweight, who had the win overturned to a no-contest and was issued a nine-month suspension by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA), told MMAFighting.com he required the commission to test the B sample, and will sue the commission if proven innocent.

"CABMMA informed me that the sample B will be tested on July 7," Jason said. "My lawyer is going to Las Vegas to follow the entire procedure.