How Did Nina Drama Get Into UFC?

How Did Nina Drama Get Into UFC? | With Laura Sanko

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Is Nina Drama an industry plug? Is the Nina Drama Sean Strickland duo a set-up by Dana White?
Laura Sanko sits down with Nina Marie to get to the bottom of where she came from. She was not always UFC Nina, she came from a background in modelling with Playboy, but how did she get here?
Nina Marie has become a very prominent name in UFC media, featuring the biggest names in her social media videos, such as Dan White, Jamal Hill, Alex Pereria, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Sean Strickland, Leon Edwards (are you Arab?), and Tom Aspinall with the famous finger question.
Laura Sanko talks to Nina about her professional history, and how she rose to the top so fast.
#ninamarie #laurasanko #ufc #danawhite

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@OneOnOneMMA 10 ай бұрын

Should Nina & Laura do more videos together?

@Tis_I_SirJames 10 ай бұрын

Definitely! They feed off each other perfectly.

@wesmattimore2895 10 ай бұрын

Yes

@danielalfano2424 10 ай бұрын

The answers and the numbers indicate yes, best compliment I can offer off the top is it looks like an effortless edit. Great job Laura!

@fabricationnation8052 10 ай бұрын

Maybe a couple vids on Onlyfans

@AadZwaan 10 ай бұрын

HEKKA YEAH! and preferably just do crazy stuff.. both of you are golden!

@predawnbobcat 6 ай бұрын

She is not introverted. She just doesn't wanna get exposed or answer questions about her very quick rise to fame and how she got there.

@captainsweeney5964 4 ай бұрын

Dana and her got cozy

@StandinOnBuniss 3 ай бұрын

Industry plant

@boardmandave 3 ай бұрын

That's just mean

@predawnbobcat 3 ай бұрын

@@boardmandave how was any of what I said 'mean'? Didn't swear at her or ridicule her. Just stating my opinion.

@darklife4924 3 ай бұрын

you got it my ryt my boy

@cpm4778 10 ай бұрын

"I like doing interviews and asking stupid questions that make people feel uncomfortable." "But when the roles are reversed, I don't like it...I'm an introvert." 😂😂🤣 Lowkey everything wrong with the internet/world.

@Under-Kaoz 10 ай бұрын

gen z sayings are lame af, but this lowkey thing makes sense right here. Bravo 😂

@neilprichard 10 ай бұрын

@@Under-Kaoz lowkey

@Nswix 10 ай бұрын

@@Under-KaozI think Nina's like 35, she just looks like a Gen Zer.

@RobertELee420 10 ай бұрын

introvert my arse klololol

@Ar1AnX1x 10 ай бұрын

'Introvert' has become a buzzword people use when they wanna say they're deep and unique, obviously there are extroverts that are shy and there are introverts that can give speeches and are charismatic but jesus christ dude

@AncientAryan 10 ай бұрын

Introverted? She literally was a playboy model ..........

@jkk3401 9 ай бұрын

Humans can be complicated like that..

@jmfana9154 9 ай бұрын

You would be surprised how many "conventionally attractive" people are very introverted specifically because nobody treats them like a normal person

@Alvin-xs7db 9 ай бұрын

Women have their own version of "introverted" when it suits them, so they won't feel judged. But obviously some really are introverted though. In Nina's case, she made it very clear she cares what ppl think of her so I'm not buying it

@jimmyramos1989 9 ай бұрын

Introverted doesn’t mean shy. It means she gets her emotional energy internally and/or by herself. Extroverted people get energy for their emotional battery from others and social situations.

@kaliduncanel3356 9 ай бұрын

It's not like there was 20 people watching her pose

@joshuabela5374 4 ай бұрын

I feel like Laura Sanko has every reason to despise someone like Nina. One is a self-respecting former athlete, who succeeded by merit and competence after years of hard work. The other is not.

@Bobsam-m1p 3 ай бұрын

Talent is sadly a huge factor my friend. At the end of the day, Nina brings an energy that's very difficult to replicate, especially from the likes of Laura. It's not all about research

@R1chAsshole 3 ай бұрын

She really doesn’t they aren’t the same person nor do they want they same things from life. They have every reason to like each other as much as hate each other

@arthurconan1899 3 ай бұрын

Love Nina..

@therealyassassin Ай бұрын

Self-respecting? 😂

@jayhoward6371 10 ай бұрын

One days she's gonna write a book. I'm sure there's so much she really wants to say . I could be wrong but you can tell she is so much happier where she is right now

@johnjohn815 10 ай бұрын

This isn't a therapy session

@Northeimer 6 ай бұрын

@@johnjohn815Oh shut up, John.

@johnjohn815 6 ай бұрын

@@Northeimer Oh. Good one, slappy

@Northeimer 6 ай бұрын

@@johnjohn815 M'kay that was actually a good response. Cheers 👏

@stefo214 2 ай бұрын

She is an Industry Plant

@ShallowDepression 10 ай бұрын

It's easier to catch Bees with honey, rather than vinegar.

@Skroggn 10 ай бұрын

Love Laura on the weight in shows and calling fights. Nina is hilarious , both great fits for the UFC.

@The_Reality_Filter 10 ай бұрын

Yup both great "fits"...cracking "fits"

@hiplessboy 10 ай бұрын

This was so lovely! I had a friend who modelled for a while but then quit because she was so bored all the time! She just thought it was a boring job! I think maybe Nina likes this more because she has more agency and can be more herself and that's all we want out of a job, really.

@osloreal7042 7 ай бұрын

Sewer King must use his most advance technology know to mankind and give US the answers we need.

@victor_TH 6 ай бұрын

F A C T S 💯 The Truth has been revealed 🐀

@jeanmicheltrogneux9442 5 ай бұрын

The hand of truth is coming....

@stephennoah7999 3 ай бұрын

Finally, a comment that makes sense! Long Live the King.

@stefo214 2 ай бұрын

haha exactly

@walterbell2763 10 ай бұрын

They're actually a lot alike. Both cute, funny, and personable. I would like to see more of this.

@MrBeetsGaming 10 ай бұрын

I knew her from Cherdleys videos but it took me a long time to realize where I knew her from.

@realgoodmind 10 ай бұрын

Dang One on One MMA at 500k already. Crushing it. Congrats.

@mjmcg73 10 ай бұрын

Nina: Modeling didn't fulfill me. Promoting herself. I don't like taking pictures. Comes to MMA and posts thirst traps every day

@frankc3080 10 ай бұрын

She is the new age modern woman. If she says she's been w 10 guys she's actually been w 100 plus, they lie to your face w no mercy and no remorse Yeah she's an 'introvert ' into Sean's John more like it 😂❤

@Soulseeologia 10 ай бұрын

Her “boyfriend” edits her vids gotta be a simp @@frankc3080

@rw8147 10 ай бұрын

Promotion and photos in modelling is way more time-intensive and interaction-heavy than posting a selfie on instagram.

@ssppooppcristi6734 7 ай бұрын

@@rw8147a selfie ?

@matsemillian 6 ай бұрын

She was hired by the UFC from the jump.

@brotherlittlefoot2216 3 ай бұрын

We need to stop making women famous just for being "hot".

@_sitting_duck_ 3 ай бұрын

We make people famous by giving them attention. You voted ‘yes’ to her fame by watching and commenting

@brotherlittlefoot2216 3 ай бұрын

@@_sitting_duck_ Not really. This was 2 weeks ago,and I think she just got dropped from the UFC. So what was your gripe again?

@_sitting_duck_ 3 ай бұрын

@ i don’t think you understood my comment if that is your answer. To say the same thing another way - fame is what we call it when a person gets a lot of attention. When you watch her content you are giving her your attention, therefore you participate in keeping her famous. Also, that clip of dana talking about firing her was AI.

@Anon-nv7bp Ай бұрын

The worst part is, she's mid at best

@_sitting_duck_ Ай бұрын

@ to me she’s a 10. With an 11 personality. But if we just go off your comment, what you’re saying is essentially that her fame isn’t due to her looks

@toddhoward5555 10 ай бұрын

Is there a longer version? Nina is legit one of the funniest people in the MMA sphere, and Laura is one of my favorite personalities in MMA. Do more of these please

@OneOnOneMMA 10 ай бұрын

We have a video on our channel where they spend the day together!

@_WhyYouMad 10 ай бұрын

"I like doing interviews and asking stupid questions that make people feel uncomfortable." "But when the roles are reversed, I don't like it...I'm an introvert." Lowkey everything wrong with the internet/world.

@Fabian-hg1mw 10 ай бұрын

dont c/p, jabroni@@_WhyYouMad

@TMeek94 10 ай бұрын

@@_WhyYouMadironic username

@kanethesevenfootmonster868 10 ай бұрын

@@_WhyYouMad She Doesn't Offend Anyone, You Guys Get Too Serious Sometimes.......

@daousdava 10 ай бұрын

both of you bring so much originality to the whole mma scene

@Omni-King2099 10 ай бұрын

Sarcasm much

@NRC613 10 ай бұрын

@@Omni-King2099its true tho they're being fantastic

@Vendetta_19 9 ай бұрын

What Nina Daniele said about herself this interview is what Sean Strickland said about her to that gun instructor . He said people think she is really loud and outgoing , she’s actually really shy and a nice person.

@Northeimer 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I noticed that too. Glad the story checks out. As far as I can tell, she's a great person all around, and I'm glad to hear it

@SAFEER-q6g 4 күн бұрын

Ok simp

@Vendetta_19 4 күн бұрын

@@SAFEER-q6g oh damn , I’m bout to die from what you said . What will I ever do with myself . 💔 😩

@SAFEER-q6g 4 күн бұрын

@ please dont i apologise sorry saaaaar pliss saar

@maestrop.7899 4 ай бұрын

Great interview. I think Nina does a lot of good for the MMA community and appreciate the fact you interviewed her. Thanks!

@gp873 10 ай бұрын

Started following Nina around 2015 when she was getting featured on world star all the time. She was doing videos with all do the original popular influencers at the time and now she’s interviewing the biggest fighters in the world. Crazy

@SAFEER-q6g 4 күн бұрын

Ok simp

@Mghol1968 6 ай бұрын

IMO personally am VERY glad she's in the UFC & love the fact she asks "icebreaker" questions and a lot of questions that fans like to hear about. Her interviews and interactions with Alex Pereira are awesome- most of content with Strickland is great [other than times he's a bit inappropriate] but her reaction when Sean beat 💅 to win title was so genuine.

@jhanellecastillo6142 10 ай бұрын

The internet needs more Nina Drama and Laura Sanko videos 👊🏽

@andrewjames1613 10 ай бұрын

Of the adult variety ✂️✂️

@juandemarko8348 10 ай бұрын

The wonder twin foreheads

@johnjohn815 10 ай бұрын

@DrSuess360 10 ай бұрын

The scissors sisters world tour.

@illmatics2456 4 ай бұрын

@@jhanellecastillo6142 ✂️ ✂️

@YassDavid 4 ай бұрын

At first Nina seems skittish and weird. Then the off the wall question and fighter response takes interview to another level. Love it!!

@butchgriggs6325 7 ай бұрын

Stay close to Sanko. She's amazing. I think Nina is a creator who influences as a result.

@fredsnit5699 3 ай бұрын

Two great, talented entertaining women. Big props to Laura for her UGC Commentary. Probably top two in the business. Nina is hilarious. Love them both!

@MickayG 7 ай бұрын

Pretty face, great personality, smart, sense of humor, doesn't take herself too serious, natural ability to make people feel comfortable in a conversation... UFC struck gold with her.

@bradmyers9802 6 ай бұрын

She was playmate of year 2018

@Northeimer 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, gotta love her. And no, I don't care if she was Playboy at one point. It's called making money, and she didn't make it her lifestyle. Respect

@illmatics2456 6 ай бұрын

@@Northeimer she knows nothing about the sport, she came to scene out of nowhere and all she does is sxsualize herself to fighters while her bf films it 😂

@spcooper94 6 ай бұрын

@@bradmyers9802I hear you but does that still mean anything nowadays? Does playboy still have an audience and do nude phot - - hold up I gotta look something up

@zinkamkamzin 4 ай бұрын

@Northeimer your IDEOLOGY is that of tiny hat community

@A_friendwithoutbenefits 6 ай бұрын

You can tell from Nina’s facial expressions when she talks about it that she really didn’t like modeling.

@incredible5587 10 ай бұрын

in the description it says Is the Nina Drama Sean Strickland duo a set-up by Dana White? i watched it twice and somehow missed it both times.

@thomasrodriguez-fh9yn 4 ай бұрын

This is dope. Great job to both of you 👏

@Mella341 10 ай бұрын

How are you Nina, first time seeing you in other channel. You are Such humble pretty woman. Thank you Laura as well.

@seethemore6360 10 ай бұрын

Part of the beauty of MMA being such a young and growing sport is not just the new fighters but also the new journalists.

@hyp3mma 10 ай бұрын

Agreed but she isn't a journalist !

@olbapoli4074 10 ай бұрын

Lol "new journalists"? Nelk boys and Nina are not journalists mate

@whiskeydrunk4205 10 ай бұрын

There's no such thing as a journalist anymore .

@jmill5995 10 ай бұрын

Man these 3 dudes above seem like really fun people. She’s out there making a bag asking funny questions while they cry.

@hyp3mma 10 ай бұрын

@jmill5995 crying when, I simply pointed out she wasn't a journalist, she works for the UFC as essentially PR. Journalists do unbiased work while she promotes the UFC with her work in a positive light. No hate, just stating the facts.

@_WhyYouMad 10 ай бұрын

@FistfulOfGabagool 10 ай бұрын

Why did you copy and paste the top comment?

@SmokinBlunts781 10 ай бұрын

They just need to scissor already

@prolificdna2978 10 ай бұрын

💀💀💀

@calebsmith9847 10 ай бұрын

I would like to see that

@russellmathura6532 9 ай бұрын

I think I mean 50/50 leg lock training

@thefishingfool3397 9 ай бұрын

They def did already

@adambamford7766 6 ай бұрын

Best comment on youtube

@jeffufcfanaticrosenberg 10 ай бұрын

Love you Laura ! Ignore the HATERS ! your doing amazing as a UFC Commentator !!!!!!!!!

@lowlowseesee 10 ай бұрын

Ok I like Nina now, she’s genuine as hell

@OneOnOneMMA 10 ай бұрын

She's great!

@deficator750 8 ай бұрын

shes on camera. obvcoarse your gonna put on an act.

@roguegamer8568 4 ай бұрын

This is gonna age well loo

@Unclesteve16 10 ай бұрын

Says story about being an introvert….. Does playboy! 🧐🤦‍♂️😂 RRRRIIIIIGGGHHHTTTT………….

@The_Reality_Filter 10 ай бұрын

well at least Dana's own mother didn't out him for being a big fan of Playboy...

@ThisSentenceIsFalse 9 ай бұрын

You'd be surprised by how many actors and performers are actually introverts. Turns out, humans are complex.

@Unclesteve16 9 ай бұрын

@@ThisSentenceIsFalse maybe theyre lying? Just to make you feel a certain way about them?

@sambithdas921 10 ай бұрын

You guys should do a podcast together.

@idrisbrown8961 21 күн бұрын

ive never called it a pod, but id sure cast it for both of these gals😂

@davidmmaenthusiast4132 10 ай бұрын

I didn’t click the thumbnail because I didn’t know it was you Laura, and I thought it was someone talking shit about Nina. I love both of you wonderful women very much. Thank you for everything you do. ❤❤

@naamdtaannaksu 10 ай бұрын

The two most beautiful women in ufc

@tristanlyons2883 7 ай бұрын

Nina a breathe of fresh air to the ufc and the sport of mma she the interviewer the sport needs

@NestingSpider 10 ай бұрын

I IS FIRST!!! These two are so amazingly hot...and damn talented on the MMA scene! Thank you, gals!

@michaelbushey2787 10 ай бұрын

Shes playmate of the year for playboy is 2018. How did she get into the UFC?

@Randoir11 10 ай бұрын

AS is with all things that are popular , they get snapped up by other things that are popular . UFC saw a way to expand their presence by hiring someone different . I'd enjoy seeing a full length interview where they take turns asking each other questions .

@kmma1094 6 ай бұрын

As a guy fuck whatever people think about Nina. Being good looking helps on social media that can’t be denied but there’s so many good looking girls that can only get you so far and for most of them the dream would to be where Nina was. Dumb guys will always have something to say but the ufc hire beautiful ring girls all the time Nina has just as much talent as looks. She brings a whole new style of fun interviews and her and Sean both helped boost eachothers fan base so gotta respect her for helping and must be a real motherfucker to be Sean’s friend

@jt-el8540 10 ай бұрын

Laura is the best, and she knows her mma and jujitsu better than most.

@johnjohn815 10 ай бұрын

😅

@prodbyLaz 10 ай бұрын

Dana’s own mother has outed Dana for his Playboy bunny obsession. I’m just glad he groomed Nina for this cause she does have good content.

@Marc-e4n 10 ай бұрын

I'd like to see both together...man of culture know what I'm talking about..

@jackjohnson691 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I didn't know she did playboy. This was a day off work well spent

@shaneglover9583 10 ай бұрын

I’m a middle aged+🤦 male, watched combat sport etc.. forever. If you asked me 30 years ago, if I’d sitting here entertained by these two young beautiful girls. I wouldn’t have believed you. Keep it up

@Bigbennythefranklin 10 ай бұрын

Why would you have not believed it? Were you gay 30 years ago?

@shaneglover9583 10 ай бұрын

The last thing we did, was listen to woman talk about sport. Let alone fighting.

@The_Reality_Filter 10 ай бұрын

@@shaneglover9583 women's mma has ruined the UFC.

@russellkersh389 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I think those two would do great together. Nina and Laura are funny educated and fun to listen to.

@BobRoss-wm3lc 10 ай бұрын

LMAO gee I wonder why she won’t say how she gets every VIP opportunity in the UFC that other reporters who’ve been around for 10 times longer don’t get…🤣

@georgysoros3320 10 ай бұрын

It's quite obvious - she gets views. That's what the entertainment business is all about, if you were unaware.

@The_Reality_Filter 10 ай бұрын

@@georgysoros3320 why do you think she gets views?

@BobRoss-wm3lc 10 ай бұрын

@@georgysoros3320she most likely hooked up with one of the higher ups.

@georgysoros3320 10 ай бұрын

@@The_Reality_Filter Why does anyone gets views in the entertainment industry? I personally do not care, why do you care?

@The_Reality_Filter 10 ай бұрын

@@georgysoros3320 I guess Dana being a well known fan of Playboy has nothing to do with Nina being in Playboy right? Nina got *talent(s)*

@gp948 6 ай бұрын

love this, hearing that lil insight bout nina kinda really adds more depth to her as a producer of content! Love your work nina ya introverted weirdo!! lol

@forevergoo 10 ай бұрын

Started watching nina when it looked like she trying to force her way into the apex lol

@tuffaldrin6846 10 ай бұрын

This wasn’t an interview

@distinctloafer 7 ай бұрын

Nina diverting every question 🤪

@BlackenedNL 10 ай бұрын

Damn look at Nina on that Playboy cover!

@G.M.1944 9 ай бұрын

Dana likes both Laura and Nina very, very much. And these girls both know how and when to laugh at important men’s jokes. The stroking of the male ego is what sets apart women who make it and those that don’t, on top of being pretty, light and fun.

@thurstonbell1692 10 ай бұрын

This was pretty good 👍🏾

@Mikey2Gunzz 4 ай бұрын

I'm all for more Laura Sanko content. Nina Drama not so much. She's a bit of a joke within the MMA community because she has no idea what she is talking about half the time. Nina's style is a bit of a one trick pony and if your going to go that route at least educate yourself more on the fight game.

@TheHeadown 10 ай бұрын

This was very hard to watch. Like a politician, never answer a straight question.

@XMathiasxX 10 ай бұрын

They did her dirty with the Thumbnail. Playboy???? We already knew that, but yall are supposed to act like it was skill or something

@justmytwocents5166 10 ай бұрын

I mean it’s in the thumbnail🤦🏻‍♂️😂

@JasRaymond1 10 ай бұрын

Laura and Nina have been great adds for the UFC.

@stephencawker1565 9 ай бұрын

Laura and Nina are Great!..The fighter,and the bombshell...

@taygonzales5686 9 ай бұрын

Like for brunette comment for blond

@slappy0079 7 ай бұрын

Nina is a lovable character, i wonder how many people don't live up to their potential simply because they aren't likeable. Not a problem for Nina!

@michaeljackson5987 10 ай бұрын

Introverted? Playboy? Nah you found a good mix. Your extroverted but not over the top. Nice work keep it up.

@joehisel5966 10 ай бұрын

This interview explains a lot

@mr.almezeini647 8 ай бұрын

Dude this comment section is hopeless 😂

@jutjub22 10 ай бұрын

Nina was interesting, different at first but became somewhat repetitive. Same jokes in the interviews, fake/forced smiles, and a bit calculated for the views but that is what modelling does to a person hehe... Still brings different perspective to know the fighters and always beautiful. This is just constructive critique, no hate :).

@Charlton2010 10 ай бұрын

Yet here you are STILL watching 🤷🤦‍♂️

@jutjub22 10 ай бұрын

@@Charlton2010 yes, here nude photos are also good - but that is not the point - I like her first interviews a bit, but gets repetitive and not genuine.

@Wayne_Farrow 2 ай бұрын

She seems very genuine 😊

@nrsolja1022 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know she did playboy. Now time to do some research 😂

@huntermoreno8124 10 ай бұрын

Simp

@nrsolja1022 10 ай бұрын

@@huntermoreno8124 what are you her knight in shiny armor? You sound like more of a simp than I am 😂

@Under-Kaoz 10 ай бұрын

@@nrsolja1022facts, i had to look too. Wad disappointed. I seen regular women in my obese town that are better than what I saw of her on playboy. I dont blame anyone of us for wanting to look! 😂

@dragoniousmaximus7304 10 ай бұрын

When I saw her doing back stage tings and having the pass. I looked her up and found out about playboy. That's the ticket