Marvin Vettori recently responded to Nina-Marie Daniele’s lighthearted comment, suggesting a potential strain in their friendship. Daniele playfully shared an online petition on social media, advocating for the exclusion of Playboy models from the UFC, initiated by someone sharing the same name as the former middleweight title challenger.
She humorously linked the petition to a previous interview where she quizzed Vettori on Italian cuisine, stating, “Ever since I asked Marvin Vettori if Olive Garden is real authentic Italian cuisine and if pineapples go on pizza… our friendship has gone downhill. Unbelievable @MarvinVettori.” Vettori replied with a laughing emoji, acknowledging the humor.
The banter between Daniele and Vettori traces back to a June 2023 interview when she attempted to prank the Italian fighter. Daniele presented Vettori with a dish from Olive Garden, falsely claiming it was her grandmother’s authentic Italian recipe. Vettori, relying on his “Italian sixth sense” and culinary knowledge, saw through the ruse, avoiding falling for the prank.
Nina-Marie Daniele, recognized for her unique interviewing approach in the MMA community, transitioned into MMA content creation in 2022. Her journey began with an interview featuring former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov during his UFC Hall of Fame induction.
Despite her successful career in modeling, highlighted by being named Playboy’s Playmate of the Year in 2018, Daniele expressed gratitude for her shift to MMA content creation.
In October, she shared on Instagram Stories about her evolution from modeling for renowned brands like Vogue and Victoria’s Secret to interviewing fighters and engaging in Twitter banter. She expressed deep appreciation for the opportunities and love for this chapter of her life, emphasizing her gratitude for the diverse experiences in her career.
