Nina-Marie Daniele, a prominent influencer and content creator in the mixed martial arts community, recently responded humorously to Sean Strickland’s controversial views on platonic friendships between men and women.
Known for her unique and entertaining fighter interviews, Daniele often pushes the envelope with her questions, creating viral moments from the ensuing awkwardness.
Daniele and Strickland have teamed up for numerous interviews, and their off-camera friendship has been evident, making his recent comments on social media all the more surprising.
Nina-Marie Daniele on Male-Female Friendship
On X, responding to a fan’s question about whether men and women can maintain platonic relationships, Strickland bluntly stated:
“Fk no……. If your girl is hanging out with dudes, she ain’t the one, my man… Time to send her back to the wild….4 billion vagas on this earth. Go make a friend that doesn’t have a dick, lmao!”
Daniele playfully countered Strickland’s stance by suggesting that their friendship might be over and reached out to another UFC fighter for collaboration. Sharing Strickland’s post, she uploaded a video remarking:
“Welp! I guess Sean and I can’t be friends. News to me. But hey, Paulo Costa, if you want to do a funny interview, hit me up. Alright, bye.”
In addition to her light-hearted response to Strickland’s views, Daniele has provided insights into his interactions with fans, showcasing a different facet of the fighter known for his straightforward demeanor.
Accompanying Strickland to UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada, where he faced Dricus du Plessis, Daniele was part of a moment captured in the UFC Embedded vlog series.
During a road trip stop at a store, while Strickland engaged with fans, signing autographs and taking photos, Daniele highlighted his appreciation for his supporters. She commented:
“He is the people’s champ. He really is that guy. I’ve never seen Sean say no to a fan. They motivate him too, and they help him get to where he is. You don’t see that a lot.”
Through her unique perspective and engaging content, Nina-Marie Daniele continues to play a significant role in the MMA community, bringing fans closer to the personalities of fighters like Sean Strickland.
