UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan has addressed the speculation surrounding his online interactions with content creator Nina Marie Daniele.
Tsarukyan has recently increased his social media activity, often appearing in entertaining skits with popular streamers and showcasing his lifestyle. Nina Marie Daniele has been a frequent collaborator in these videos.
Daniele, a former model who transitioned into MMA content creation, has gained significant popularity for her interviewing style with UFC stars. However, her rapid rise has also drawn criticism, with some labeling her an “industry plant” and questioning her on-camera chemistry with fighters like Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland.
The frequent collaborations between Tsarukyan and Daniele have fueled rumors among some observers about a potential romantic connection beyond their public appearances.
Arman Tsarukyan Addresses Speculation About His Dynamic with Nina Marie Daniele
In a recent appearance on the PBD Podcast, Arman Tsarukyan addressed his on-screen dynamic with Nina Marie Daniele, putting an end to any romantic rumors. The No. 2 ranked UFC lightweight contender stated that their chemistry is purely for social media content and that they share a genuine, respectful friendship.
“Nina and I, we’re best friends,” Tsarukyan said. “There’s nothing in between and nothing happened because we respect each other, so we just create the content… I just want to say one thing. If you do have something between you, you’re not going to post anything. This is a show, this is just the content that we do together.”
“The Phoenix” further explained that Daniele is in a committed relationship with her boyfriend, Jhanelle Castillo, who actively participates in the creation of their content.
“She has a boyfriend, he creates the videos, and he’s always with her. He’s a content creator. He makes every video, and he’s so smart, and he does a lot of social media for her. They work together.”
Arman Tsarukyan is married to Milena, with whom he has two daughters. Milena prefers to maintain a private life away from the public eye.
The 29-year-old Armenian fighter last competed at UFC Qatar in November, where he defeated Dan Hooker by submission. Tsarukyan is currently on a five-fight winning streak, holding a 10-2 record in the UFC, with notable victories over Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush.