Tom Hardy makes surprise appearance at martial arts tournament

British actor Tom Hardy has starred in several blockbuster movies.
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CNN
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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 role in post-apocalyptic movie “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

Now, the blockbuster star can add martial arts champion to his list of action-packed accolades.

The 45-year-old English actor won gold at the 2022 UMAC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championships on Saturday after quietly entering the competition, organizers told CNN.

While bystanders and other competitors were left stunned when Hardy turned up at the school hall in Milton Keynes, England, organizers said he was simply “keeping his word.”