Nina-Marie Daniele, the  35-year-old mixed martial arts reporter, has become a notable figure in the UFC scene, transitioning from a career in creative writing to reporting and influencing on social media. Boasting over 1.5 million followers on Instagram and 3.6 million on TikTok, she has cultivated a significant online presence!

Her interviews with UFC fighters, including Sean Strickland, Jon Jones, and Khamzat Chimaev, have gained recognition for presenting a unique and unfiltered perspective on the athletes, earning praise from the MMA community. The chemistry between Strickland, who’s gearing up to face Paulo Costa at UFC 302, and Daniele on screen, however, has sparked curiosity among fans, leading to inquiries about their relationship! 

Sean Strickland and Nina Drama aren’t dating  

Sean Strickland is known for his outspoken and raw personality. He is also notorious for generating headlines with his statements to the press, but his interactions with Daniele have sparked curiosity amongst the fans about their relationship. Strickland and Daniele aren’t together or dating. The former middleweight champion is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend and likes to keep his personal life away from the spotlight. His partner was spotted with him during a UFC-embedded video during the build-up to UFC 293. Strickland only referred to her as ‘KJ’ in the video.

Daniele, on the other hand, is in a relationship with Jhanelle Castillo. Her partner also holds the distinction of being a part of her media team and holds the title of ‘creative director’. As such, the Strickland and Daniele are simply good friends and their on-screen interactions reflect the camaraderie and bond between the two behind the screen as well!

Nevertheless, as Sean Strickland gears up to fight Paulo Costa on June 1, ‘Borrachinha’ appeared to have learned a few lessons through one of ‘Tarzan’s training videos.

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Paulo Costa claims he’s learned a few things from the former champion

There is no denying the fact that UFC 302 is a pretty important matchup for not only Sean Strickland but also Paulo Costa. The former champion was recently seen in grappling training while wearing a singlet that was adorned by the American flag. When Costa came across that video, he seemed to have taken a few pointers as he shared a message for Strickland on X.

“Hey, [Sean Strickland]  I learned a lot [of] wrestling techniques on your video. Thanks! One day, I Will have an outfit like that to look like a gay wrestler expert but on a Mexican flag,” tweeted Paulo Costa with a little dig at Sean Strickland.

These comments can really develop a heat between the two fighters in the lead-up to their high-stakes bout. As the highly anticipated clash draws closer, fans will be expecting sparks to fly when the two step into the Octagon to face each other! 

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