Sean Strickland gets honest about Nina-Marie Daniele's fame: "The UFC strips the identity of their fighters so they're easy to replace"

Sean Strickland recently shared his perspective on Nina-Marie Daniele's rapidly rising prominence in the MMA world. Over the past year, Daniele has catapulted to widespread recognition, largely due to her distinctive and humorous interviewing style when engaging with fighters.

The former Victoria's Secret model-turned-MMA content creator is known for her knack for asking fighters unconventional questions, revealing sides of them that fans rarely see. Daniele's rapid ascent has not been without controversy; some fans have criticized her, branding her an "industry plant." This term, often used derisively, suggests someone who has achieved fame without possessing authentic talent or worth.

The former UFC middleweight champion recently stood up for Daniele when a fan on X criticized him for not offering equal recognition to other female MMA journalists. 'Tarzan' expressed that Daniele has revitalized MMA journalism, breathing new life into an otherwise stagnant field. He also noted that the 35-year-old provides fighters with the media attention they rightfully deserve:

"This is why @ninamdrama is successful. MMA journalism is dead. I want to fight for the belt.. done. No interview. The UFC strips the identity of their fighters so they're easy to replace. Nina gives fighters a spot light to be more than just a logo."

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Although Daniele has interviewed numerous UFC stars, her videos with Strickland garner significantly higher views than those featuring any other fighter. Over time, their unique chemistry has evolved into a close camaraderie.

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Nina-Marie Daniele shares Sean Strickland's wild claims in first interview

Sean Strickland recently took to X to share insights from his first interview with Nina-Marie Daniele. 'Tarzan' revealed that the MMA content creator didn't ask him a single question about MMA, which is precisely what he appreciated about her unique approach.

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In response to Strickland's post, Daniele shared that during their first interaction, the polarizing UFC fighter leveled some audacious allegations against her:

"In the first interview we ever did, Sean called me a wh*re and said I slept with Jon Jones for the interview, and I told him he gets a chub while sucking in the souls of his opponent by submitting them from behind. It’s been history ever since. The two most unlikely people to become friends LOL. @SStricklandMMA is a real one!"

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