Tom Hardy

2022 - 9 - 22

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X-Men: Tom Hardy stuns as Wolverine in jaw-dropping image (Bam! Smack! Pow!)

Fans are thrilled at the prospect of Wolverine's arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and this image of Tom Hardy has made them even more excited.

Tom Hardy has indeed been at the top of many fan-castings over the years but his role as another Marvel character in another franchise may make landing the role as Wolverine unlikely. Let us know in the comments below! Another thing that may make it unlikely is the potential possibility of Hugh Jackman being brought back as [we could see the X-Men](https://bamsmackpow.com/2021/03/05/mcu-x-men-movie-in-development-the-mutants/) and [ Wolverine show up in two completely separate properties](https://bamsmackpow.com/2021/04/15/wolverine-mcu-debut-disney-plus-series/). The incredible image sees the actor donning a comic-accurate yellow and black outfit that also showcases the character’s signature mask – something the Fox version of the character didn’t have in any of his appearances throughout that saga. But one actor more than capable of giving it a go would undoubtedly be the incomparable Tom Hardy.

Tom Hardy, Brad Pitt and the quiet art of the successful celebrity side ... (The Guardian)

The British actor won a jiu-jitsu championship in a Milton Keynes school hall, while the US heartthrob launched his career as a sculptor at a subdued ...

You see stars do this all the time, and it’s almost as if the hobby has been chosen arbitrarily, purely for its return on investment. But this is still better than the alternative, which would be to embark on a hobby too noisily, as a means to an end. [unveiled a new side career as a sculptor](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/sep/20/brad-pitt-debut-as-sculptor-finland-art-gallery-nick-cave-thomas-houseago) this week. Hardy has flown in Spitfires for Christopher Nolan, yet here he is, going all the way to Milton Keynes just to win a certificate. [carving life-sized human beings out of wood](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/jun/12/meet-the-family-jim-broadbent-unveils-his-quirky-wooden-statues), then dressing them and putting them in wigs. It isn’t necessarily that he won, although the fact that he did will only help to shore up his hard-man credentials, but the sheer mundanity of the event. But when he posed in front of them all for a photoshoot, it did look a little like every bad dream you’ve ever had come harrowingly to life. He could have hyped the competition on social media, flooding the venue with fans and making the entire tournament all about him. He could have sought out sponsorship, and arrived in a gi daubed in logos for Coca-Cola or Chicken Tonight. He just quietly turned up to a secondary school sports hall on a Saturday morning, without drawing any unnecessary attention to himself, and went about kicking everyone’s butt into smithereens. Better yet, one of his competitors told the media that Hardy was “probably one of the toughest competitors I’ve had”. Think of all the ways that this could have gone wrong.

Tom Hardy makes surprise appearance at martial arts tournament ... (CNN)

Tom Hardy's resumé is filled with high-intensity scenes, from taking on Batman as Bane, to being a host for alien symbiote Venom and playing the titular ...

He is technically, physically, and mentally skilled. Itoumaine was a referee at the earlier tournament in Wolverhampton. “It takes dedication and hard work to reach that level.

Tom Hardy waltzes into a martial arts competition, takes home the gold (The A.V. Club)

Tom Hardy stunned the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in England over the weekend when he arrived unannounced, taking down all of his competition ...

“I made a mistake and he capitalized on that. [Tom Hardy](https://www.avclub.com/tom-hardy-venom-3-script-1849072973) stunned the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in England over the weekend when he arrived unannounced, taking down all of his competition. The Milton-Keyes event marks Hardy’s second martial arts competition win of the year. But he’s probably the toughest competitor I’ve had—he certainly lived up to his Bane character, that’s for sure.” The Hollywood actor entered the competition under his real name, Edward Hardy, maintaining some level of anonymity until he arrived. Appleby continues, “He’s a really strong guy…

Tom Hardy—Yes, That Tom Hardy—Is Now a Jiu-Jitsu Champion (GQ Magazine)

Hardy took a break from Venom to win the gold medal at the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open.

[According to British rapper Tinie Tempah](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tinie-tempah-challenges-tom-hardy-21968841), he and Hardy are part of a group of fighters who trained together a few times a week before the COVID-19 lockdown. Hardy is also known for his radical physical transformations before undertaking various roles, and Jiu-Jitsu was an important [part of his training routine](https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/tom-hardy-getting-shredded-venom-mma-boxing-and-jiu-jitsu-training/1-tom-hardys-intense-venom-training/) to get in shape for Venom. Appleton [told The Northern Echo](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/20717730.teesside-army-veteran-battles-hollywood-star-tom-hardy-jiu-jitsu-battle/), “He’s just a top guy–he’s very strong which surprised me and a very good fighter. [he’s huge](https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmwS21sl4m/?hl=en). [REORG charity](https://reorgcharity.com) that he works with–where he defeated a 40-year-old fighter named Danny Appleton. Tom Hardy still does not have an Academy Award, but now he does have a gold medal from the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship.

'Venom' actor Tom Hardy is now a champion fighter after surprise ... (CNBC)

The 45-year-old actor made a surprise appearance at the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in Milton Keynes.

Hardy has been involved in the world of mixed martial arts for years and is a blue belt. He said, 'Just forget it's me and do what you would normally do'." "I was shell-shocked. "It was a real pleasure to have him compete at our event." Everyone knows who Tom Hardy is, don't they?" "I recognized him straightaway.

Tom Hardy compared to his 'Dark Knight Rises' villain role after ... (News Room Odisha)

Los Angeles: Actor Tom Hardy has gained a lot of traction on the Internet after it's unveiled that he recently participated in a martial arts competition ...

He is also a trustee for REORG, a charity teaching jiu-jitsu to those with serious injuries, or who are suffering from PTSD and depression. But he’s probably the toughest competitor I’ve had – he certainly lived up to his Bane character, that’s for sure.” It was a real pleasure to have him compete at our event.”

Tom Hardy Proves to Be a Skilled MMA Fighter (Distractify)

Though you know Tom Hardy for his roles in action-packed films like 'Venom,' his incredible strength isn't a facade. He's practically an MMA star.

Subjects which are both deeply personal for me and extremely close to my heart," he began in a vulnerable The 45-year-old actor recently opened up on Instagram about his personal connection to Jiu Jitsu and how it has enriched his life and helped him connect inward. He trained under REORG Jiu Jitsu Foundation while prepping for his role in Warrior, as detailed by [Brazilian Jiu Jitsu News](https://jiujitsu-news.com/tom-hardy-bjj-lifestyle/). Well, it turns out that those bulging muscles aren't just for our viewing pleasure (not to objectify him), as Tom Hardy showed off his [martial arts](https://www.distractify.com/p/joe-rogan-black-belt) skills at the UMAC Milton Keynes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open in England on Sept. "I made a mistake and he capitalized on that. And while onlookers couldn't keep their eyes off of the Inception star donning a blue Jiu Jitsu gi, one of his opponents, 42-year-old Andy Leatherland, had to force himself to see Tom as competition and nothing more. And if this sounds random to you, it's really not, as Tom Hardy has been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — which heavily focuses on [groundwork, grappling, and control](https://www.elite-mma.com/mma-vs-bjj-whats-the-difference#:~:text=of%20different%20disciplines.%E2%80%9D-,Brazilian%20Jiu%2DJitsu,to%20the%20point%20of%20submission.) — since 2011. You likely know the superstar heartthrob for his roles in blockbuster films like 2012's The Dark Knight Rises, 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road, and Marvel's [Venom](https://www.distractify.com/p/will-venom-be-in-no-way-home) films — which see him play a vessel for an alien symbiote. [Tom Hardy](https://www.distractify.com/p/is-tom-hardy-in-the-matrix-4) comes in. "Lining up, he was very focused. That's a difficult feat when an action demigod is standing before you. The intensity that he brought to his movie roles, he brought that.

Tom Hardy is winning competitions but superstars including Joe ... (talkSPORT.com)

Hollywood superstar Tom Hardy has recently shocked the world by showing off his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt skills at separate events in Wolverhampt.

I don’t feel so edgy and afraid.” The love affair between the sport and celebrities goes beyond the world of acting, with several other entertainers highly ranked in the sport. “As I’ve learned to use my own body differently, I feel more certain about it. “What I’ve learned from jiu-jitsu is how to handle my body. I’ve learned humility. [Hardy won gold again](https://talksport.com/sport/mma/1198982/tom-hardy-wins-another-bjj-competiiton-after-secret-entry/), this time it was at a BJJ competition in Milton Keynes that was put on to help local charities and get children into the sport according to its organiser [Mohamed Itoumaine](https://talksport.com/sport/mma/1199831/umac-tom-hardy-peaky-blinders-winning-gold-bjj-fight/).

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