Ronda promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Accustomed to the spotlight, Ronda Rousey was the highlight of the new press conference to promote Netflix's first MMA event and also caused a stir for an unusual reason. Last Wednesday (15), in New York (USA), the former UFC bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg), without mincing words, revealed that she 'suffered' sharing the same space with Nate Diaz . The reason? The fact that the bad boy smoked marijuana.
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In a conversation with journalists after the ceremony, Ronda admitted that she was under the influence of the substance, surprising everyone, and laughed. And, in fact, the MMA star's judgment was so impaired that she lost her train of thought when answering a question and even tried to drink from a bottle of water with the cap on.
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It's unclear whether the veteran used the same product, but simply being near Nate, who has always been known for being pro-marijuana, meant she had to deal with the consequences. It's worth noting that Ronda is a longtime friend of the veteran and trained alongside him and Nick Diaz for years under the tutelage of Carlos Gracie.
“I’m going to be completely honest with you guys. I shared a green room with Nate and forgot I was going to give interviews (laughs). So please go easy on me. I had no idea. What was the question?”, said the MMA star.
Ronda's fighters in MMA
Ronda Rousey , 39, made her mark in judo and MMA. The American began her mixed martial arts career in 2011, debuted in the UFC in 2013, and retired in 2016. She was so successful that she dominated the bantamweight division and was inducted into the company's Hall of Fame.
In the sport, Ronda built a record consisting of 12 wins, all by stoppage (nine by submission and three by knockout), and two losses. Her main victories were over Alexis Davis , Cat Zingano , Liz Carmouche, and Miesha Tate (twice).
Ronda Rousey said Nate Diaz got her high after their press conference 😭
She tried to drink a capped water bottle 💀
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