'Venom' actor Tom Hardy is now a champion fighter after surprise entry at a UK Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition

Tom Hardy isn't just a movie action star; he can also brawl in real life.

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The actor from "Venom" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" entered the competition under his true name, Edward Hardy, and it was, in the words of the organisers, "a tremendous pleasure" to have him take part.

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The 45-year-old actor made an unexpected cameo at the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship over the weekend in Milton Keynes, England, and ultimately won the competition, according to The Guardian

Nonetheless, his next endeavor, that we know of, will be in acting and not in martial arts. He is currently assisting in the development of the third “Venom” movie’s script. Hardy will also be in an upcoming Netflix thriller called “Havoc,” premiering sometime in 2023.

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 Hardy, whose real name is Edward Thomas Hardy, made an appearance at the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in Milton Keynes, England. And not only did he show up – he won.

Clearly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of Hardy’s favorite pastimes. He has been training at Roger Gracie’s affiliate schools and, as of December 2020, Hardy has his blue belt.

The “Venom” and “Mad Max: Fury Road” star entered the tournament under his real name, Edward Hardy, and according to tournament organizers was a “real pleasure” to have participate.

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