N. Diaz will be investigated for use of medical marijuana. (Photo: Reproduction)
Nate diaz may have problems in his future in the UFC. Last Saturday (20), moments after losing the rematch to Conor McGregor at UFC 202, in Las Vegas (USA), Nate arrived at the press conference using an electronic vaporizer that contained CBD oil, also known as medical cannabis, according to the fighter himself. Because of this, USADA, the agency responsible for anti-doping control in Ultimate, declared to the website “MMA Fighting” (USA) that the authorities will analyze the situation, and Diaz may be subject to punishment due to the use of the substance.
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Ryan Madden, a spokesman for the agency, said USADA is aware of the situation and is currently gathering information to determine its next steps. CBD (or cannabidiol), a substance used by the fighter, makes up approximately 40% of the plant extract and, unlike THC, does not cause hallucinations. The medicine is sold to licensed pharmacies and prescribed by doctors in places where the treatment is permitted. The organization's website also clarifies that any athlete who uses marijuana-based products, even if they do not contain the presence of THC, a substance from the plant that causes hallucinations, is taking the risk of testing positive for anti-doping.
At the time, Diaz explained that the substance helps with the recovery and inflammation process, and that's why he used it. It is worth remembering that the North American, despite being a fan of the recreational use of marijuana, has never failed anti-doping tests. As for your future, Nate diaz He has already guaranteed that he will not return to the octagon before fighting a third duel against the Irishman. “I’m not going to do sh*t until we go to round 3. You won’t see me until then. If you want to score as quickly as possible, let’s go,” he said, according to the website of the North American broadcaster “FOX Sports”.
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