UFC star Arman Tsarukyan has addressed the speculation surrounding his online chemistry with content creator Nina Marie Daniele. Over the past year, Tsarukyan has increased his social media presence, often featuring in entertaining skits with prominent streamers, and Daniele has become a frequent collaborator.
Daniele, a former model and now a popular MMA content creator, has gained significant traction for her unique interview style with UFC personalities. However, her close on-camera rapport with fighters like Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland has led some fans to question the nature of these relationships, labeling her an “industry plant” in some instances.
The frequent collaborations between Tsarukyan and Daniele have fueled further discussion, with many wondering if their connection extends beyond what is publicly shown.
Tsarukyan Denies Romance, Emphasizes Friendship
In a recent appearance on the PBD Podcast, Arman Tsarukyan clarified his relationship with Nina Marie Daniele, dismissing any romantic rumors. The No. 2 ranked lightweight contender stated that their chemistry is strictly for social media content and that they maintain a close, respectful friendship in reality.
“Nina and I, we’re best friends,” Tsarukyan explained. “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.”
Tsarukyan further highlighted that Daniele is in a committed relationship with her boyfriend, Jhanelle Castillo, who actively participates in and facilitates their content creation. “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 himself is married to Milena, with whom he has two daughters. Milena reportedly prefers to maintain a private life away from the public spotlight.
Tsarukyan’s last fight was in November at UFC Qatar, where he secured a submission victory against Dan Hooker. The 29-year-old fighter is currently on a strong five-fight winning streak within the UFC, boasting a 10-2 record with notable wins over Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush.