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Nina Drama Addresses Arman Boyfriend Rumors, Topuria KNOCKED OUT, Dana White BANS Sean Strickland

Impaulsive with Logan Paul · 16 June 2026 · 4 Egleze moments

What happened in this episode?

Logan Paul and Mike Majlak hosted a live episode of Impaulsive from the National Mall in Washington D.C. during UFC Freedom 250, a historic UFC event staged at the White House. The podcast featured two main guests: Nina Drama, a rising combat sports commentator and former Playboy Playmate, and Merab Dvalishvili, the UFC bantamweight champion from Georgia. The conversation unfolded in front of approximately 5,000 to 6,000 predominantly male UFC fans in what became a raucous, interactive episode. Drama discussed her transition from modeling to MMA media, addressed the viral awkward moment with Tom Aspinall who asked her explicit sexual questions during an interview, and accepted an on-air apology from Steiny for past beef. Dvalishvili shared his journey from street fighting and near-gangster life in Georgia to UFC champion, revealed Sean O'Malley hits extremely hard despite beating him twice, and predicted O'Malley would win by decision in his upcoming fight. Throughout the episode, Sean Strickland attempted to sneak into the event, eventually succeeding but unable to join the podcast stage. The hosts repeatedly emphasized the historic nature of UFC hosting an event at the White House on America's 250th anniversary, with Paul noting this represented Dana White and the UFC proving doubters wrong once again. The episode featured significant crowd interaction, including bringing an enthusiastic fan named Tay onstage who had just gotten engaged and bought his first house, embodying what Paul called the American Dream.

What are the key points?

Nina Drama recounted Tom Aspinall asking her if she'd been with an MMA fighter during what she expected to be a professional interview, creating a viral awkward moment.
Merab Dvalishvili revealed Sean O'Malley hits extremely hard and he had to specifically adjust his strategy to avoid his power despite beating him twice.
Dvalishvili predicted Sean O'Malley would defeat his opponent by decision at UFC 250, showing respect for his former rival.
Dvalishvili disclosed he grew up street fighting in Georgia and was headed toward becoming a gangster before combat sports saved him.
Sean Strickland successfully snuck into the historic UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House after attempting to coordinate entry during the live podcast.
Nina Drama accepted an on-air apology from Steiny for past social media beef, with Steiny acknowledging she faces unfair treatment as practically the only woman in UFC media.
The episode was recorded live in front of thousands at the National Mall with the White House visible, marking UFC's most historic event location to date.

Which topics are covered?

Combat & UFC

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Combat & UFC

Nina Drama Reveals Tom Aspinall Asked If She'd Been With MMA Fighter

at 13:08 · Attributed speaker claim

Tom and I were friends. Like, Tom's always been super cool. And I think like his phrasing, like, he was like, well, well, I got a question for you. And I was like, oh I was like, 'That's cool, 'cause no one ever asks me any questions.' So I got all ready. I had my notebook. I was like, 'Yeah, what's the question?' And then he goes— he stops. He goes, 'Have you ever been fucked by an MMA fighter?'

Combat sports commentator Nina Drama recounted an awkward interview moment with UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall where he unexpectedly asked her an explicit sexual question during what she thought would be a professional conversation. The moment went viral, with Aspinall then doubling down by asking 'what would it take,' though Drama suggested he may have been trying to mimic her Instagram story Q&As.

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Combat & UFC

Merab Dvalishvili Says Sport Saved Him From Becoming a Gangster in Georgia

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I grew up in street fighting, and then the sport saved me, you know. I was thinking to become gangster, but thank God I choose the sport.

UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili opened up about his difficult upbringing in Georgia, revealing he was headed toward a life of crime before discovering combat sports. Growing up in poverty and street fighting, Dvalishvili credits MMA with changing his trajectory from potential gangster to world champion, eventually moving to the United States at age 21.

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Dvalishvili Predicts Sugar Sean O'Malley Wins Decision Over Merab at UFC 250

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I'm rooting for him and I think he can win. I'm not sure he can finish, uh, Zahabi, but, um, he's gonna win. Decision, yeah.

In a surprising moment at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, former opponent Merab Dvalishvili publicly predicted Sean O'Malley would win by decision in his upcoming fight. The Georgian champion, who beat O'Malley twice, showed respect for his former rival by backing him to win, though he doesn't expect a knockout.

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Merab Dvalishvili Says Sean O'Malley Hits Hardest Among All Opponents

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He does hit hard, bro. You know, because I will stay away or all the way in. You know, I will stay away from the punch or I just try wrestling him because every time he touched me, I feel it.

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili revealed on Impaulsive that Sean O'Malley, whom he defeated twice including at the Sphere, hits extremely hard. Despite beating O'Malley decisively, Dvalishvili admitted he felt every strike and had to adjust his strategy specifically to avoid O'Malley's power, though he clarified Petr Yan remains the hardest hitter he's faced overall.

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