The Diaz brothers have been long known in MMA circles for being advocates of marijuana, with the younger sibling being a catalyst for USADA implementing the “the Nate Diaz rule” and removing CBD from their prohibited list. Nate “made bank” based on what was initially deemed a somewhat controversial action, and now the UFC is also earning from a recently announced lucrative CBD sponsorship.
Diaz reacted to the UFC’s five-year sponsorship deal with Aurora Cannabis.
“Did you see that CBD deal I got for the UFC? They got a huge deal,” Diaz told ESPN. “You’re welcome motherf—ers!”
The deal reportedly nets the UFC around $15 million per year, for the next five years. Diaz likes the shift in perspective, but he wants his…
Nate Diaz on UFC’s new CBD sponsorship: You’re welcome, motherf—ers!