https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpIP1OsLHyc&feature=youtu.be
Nate Diaz came out for his post-fight press scrum looking a little worse for wear with a nasty looking cut on his nose and one of the worst black eyes we’ve seen in a while. But while he didn’t look too good, he seemed happy with his performance and with the break that awaited him now that this second big money fight with Conor McGregor was over.
His relaxed mood may have had something to do with what he was smoking too … a vape pen full of cannabidiol oil.
“It’s CBD,” Diaz said when asked what he was smoking. “It helps with healing process and inflammation and stuff like that. So you wanna get these for before, after the fight, training. It’ll make your life a better place. CBD. CBD oil.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9stpwl4z1k
We’re left wondering whether the stuff in his vape pen could potentially land him in trouble with USADA or the NSAC, who take several tests following the conclusion of every main event fight. This wouldn’t be the first time a Diaz brother has tempted fate with USADA. Earlier this week, a drunk Nick Diaz argued with USADA agents over the phone when they asked to test him after a long night of partying.
But a suspension may not be that big of a concern for Nate. He made it clear after the fight with McGregor that he wouldn’t be fighting again until a third fight went down. “Good job today, Conor,” he said during his post fight interview. “But we’re going for three, for real. Until then, I ain’t coming back.”
Here are all the notes on what he said to reporters, care of MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani:
Diaz: I didn't think for a second I lost the fight.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
Diaz: I think he did a lot of running away. They should have taken a point away for running.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
Diaz says he hurt his knee about a month ago. Couldn't do BJJ. Then 2.5 weeks ago he got hit in the rib and he had to stop sparring.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
Diaz: I had a lot of plans for this fight but I had to backtrack on those plans due to the injuries.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
Diaz: he didn't want to go the floor.
Diaz mad at himself for trying to wrestle.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
Diaz: I am not doing shit until we go for round 3. I don't think it's good business for him to take another the fight.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
Diaz: I've been a lightweight the whole time.
Diaz thinks he was about 177 tonight. Wants to have a six pack too.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
I could be seeing things, but I think Diaz just smoked something up there on the dais.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
Diaz says he is smoking a CBD Vape Pen on the dais.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016