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Jean-Claude Van Damme is set to return to the big screen in his Hollywood movie, “Darkness of Man”. The mixed martial artist is also actively seen on social media with some fans. Moreover, the actor is quite passionate about MMA and UFC and can be seen showing his skills regularly in public.

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Recently, the Belgian actor was seen having a wholesome moment in a video. The fans also got to know his favorite fighter as Van Damme was joking and displaying his skills in a recent public appearance.

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Jean-Claude Van Damme reveals his favorite fighter

The Hollywood star recently appeared with inspirational life coach speaker Tiphany Adams. The two were clicking photos together while also having banter about the last “sparring” session that they had.

Adams shared the video on her Instagram account. The duo can be heard having a conversation. The Hollywood star said, “Yesterday in the sparring I win.” Furthermore, Adams jokingly said, “He had a little advantage, a little.”

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Moreover, she also revealed Jean-Claude Van Damme’s favorite fighter. The American life coach captioned, “The man himself, Jean Claude Van Damme @jcvd said his favorite fighters name….So you know I had to connect these two! Right before we called @nickdiaz209 (Nick Diaz)…”

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In the video, it can be seen that the Hollywood star mentions that Diaz has “tremendous jiu-jitsu and tremendous fists.” Furthermore, he also displayed some of the leg kick techniques that UFC fighters use. The Hollywood star demonstrated his skill to another person that appeared in the video.

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Van Damme showed his kickboxing prowess as he kicked the person while he was on guard. Moreover, he also explained how much balance a UFC fighter has. The reel was also shared by UFC legend Nick Diaz.

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Van Damme and Nick Diaz set to appear together in 2023

Both Nick Diaz and Jean-Claude Van Damme are set to appear in the Hollywood Movie, “Darkness of Man”. The Hollywood star is making a return to the big screen with the movie. He last made an appearance in the French action comedy “The Last Mercenary” in 2021.

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Moreover, Nick Diaz gets to work with the man due to which he started MMA and combat sports. The Stockton-born fighter said, “Yeah that one, that one, that one in Bloodsport yeah and kickboxer got me into fighting.

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What do you think about the recent revelation by the Hollywood star? Let us know in the comments.

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen eye for analyzing the striking skills of MMA fighters, Faizan uses his expertise to break down fights, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and entertaining for combat sports fans. Faizan's article on Nate Diaz's remarks to Michael Chandler about Conor McGregor was particularly well-received, showcasing Faizan's talent for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the sport. In addition to his work as a UFC writer, Faizan has ambitious aspirations to become a sports agent and make his mark in the industry.

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