
For any sport to have buzz, the media plays a big role. When it comes to MMA and the UFC, Nina Marie Daniele is undeniably one of the most fun personalities creating that buzz. Dana White even defended her when some fans called for her removal, and now Jon Jones has called her the best UFC personality.
Jones surprised Nina during her Dirty Boxing Championship livestream and gave that kind of praise without being asked. It is the kind of moment that does not need much promotion to make an impact. It just lands. “Nina Drama is the best UFC personality that we’ve ever seen. Point blank,” Jones said.
Thank you to the GOAT Jon Jones … you made my day! Love ya @JonnyBones pic.twitter.com/ygXBiuI9mt
— Nina-Marie Daniele (@Ninadrama) April 11, 2026
Coming from a man who has been present at the highest levels of the sport for over fifteen years is a big thing. He has shared space with almost every major name the UFC has produced across different eras. Because of that, his statement carries real weight, even though he said it casually during a livestream.
For Nina, this support comes at the right time, as her profile has been growing steadily. The UFC partnership, Power Slap content, and connections with fighters like Sean Strickland and Alex Pereira have all helped build her name. Along with her 2.7 million Instagram followers, it all adds up to the kind of mainstream attention. Meanwhile, at DBX, Jones has given another big piece of news.
Jones previously said he was retired and wanted out of the UFC, but his latest comments contradict that claim. He revealed that he underwent stem cell treatment just before plans for the White House card began and said he now feels physically good. For now, his focus is on coaching Gable Stevenson, but he also left the door open for a possible return in the future.
“We had that conversation tonight. I took a stem cell right before the White House card was curated. I’m starting to feel the effects. I feel really good physically. Let’s not put any pressure on anything. I’m gonna focus on coaching Gable right now, but who knows what the future holds,” the former two-division champion said.
Jon Jones says he spoke with Hunter Campbell tonight about a UFC return
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 11, 2026
"We had that conversation tonight. I took a stem cell right before the White House card was curated. I'm starting to feel the effects, I feel really good physically.
Let's not put any pressure on… https://t.co/XKkjFYapJW pic.twitter.com/Dkb2n1xcoN
No one can say for sure if that will still be true when the right offer comes, especially after everything that has happened recently. The Jones return will be interesting to see if it happens.
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