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Would you believe that? UFC’s former Heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier once hit it off with legendary Hollywood producer Steven Seagal. Yes, you heard that right! ‘DC’ is often making headlines with his inside scoop of the fight game – but this time it’s his secret training with the Hollywood legend that’s turning heads all over social media.

For those of you who don’t know who Steven Seagal is – he’s an American-born actor, producer, and MMA artist. The 71-year-old actor and martial artist was among the popular action stars of the 80s and 90s  with hits such as ‘Under Seige’, ‘The Glimmer Man’ and ‘Executive Decision’. He also has a 7th-dan black belt in Aikido, which makes him a force to be reckoned with. So, what tips does this MMA veteran give to ‘DC’ at their fated meet? Let’s find out!

A resurfaced clip of Steven Seagal showing his ‘secret weapon’ to Daniel Cormier takes the Internet by storm

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Throwback to UFC 252. Stipe Miocic was all set to defend his Heavyweight belt against arch-nemesis Daniel Cormier. ‘DC’ was putting his all into the training camp to have a shot at the gold strap. But Cormier’s pre-fight training took an intriguing turn – when Seagal pulled up to his gym out of the blue. 

 

 

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A recently resurfaced clip shows the Hollywood producer offering to teach some ‘secret’ moves to ‘DC.’ Seagal advises Cormier and the camera crew to turn off all recording devices, before getting dressed up for the training. The clip cuts off mid-way through the recording – leaving fans second-guessing as to what Seagal may have taught the UFC Heavyweight.

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After this clip resurfaced on Instagram recently, fans are pouring in with their awe-struck reactions and comments. So, what’s the popular opinion about Seagal showing his ‘secret weapon’ to ‘DC’? Let’s dive into the fan reactions to find out!

Fans are going wild after ‘DC’s viral interaction with Hollywood legend sparks frenzy

The resurfaced clip of Daniel Cormier receiving martial arts guidance from Steven Seagal has elicited a wide range of reactions from MMA enthusiasts. Fans, ever passionate and quick to share their opinions, have turned the comments section of the Instagram post into a buzzing forum of curiosity and amusement.

Many fans expressed astonishment at Seagal’s imposing presence, with one remarking, “Wtf this man is a gigant.”

Moreover, the stark contrast between ‘DC’ and the Hollywood icon’s stature sparked light-hearted banter:

“WTF! He makes DC look like a kid”

“How big is Steven Seagal? DC looks like a lightweight here.”

“Steven Seagal is legit. He knows Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and 27 more dangerous words”

“Seagal looks like 3 different races lmfao”

Despite the playful tone, genuine curiosity shone through in comments like, “@dc_mma What was the secret move? We have to know!”

Naturally, Seagal’s reputation as an action star and martial artist prompted speculation about the nature of the “secret weapon” he was imparting.

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One fan humorously suggested, “If it’s anything other than the infamous Wushu Finger Hold then he scammed DC.”

Another netizen compared the scenario to a scene from a movie: “Prime Seagal destroys DC in a fight.”

The intrigue sparked by the truncated clip, combined with the enigmatic presence of both Cormier and Seagal, has created a virtual MMA gathering where fans share their amusement and questions. As the MMA world continues to dissect this unlikely encounter, fan reactions stand as a testament to the sport’s ability to spark excitement and conversations beyond the cage. What do you make of this viral interaction between ‘DC’ and Seagal? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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