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Shia LaBeouf has a reputation for being engrossed in a role. The ‘Transformer’ actor holds no bar when talking about his fellow actors or anyone from the film. He has made a name as a very controversial movie star in the industry. In a similar fashion, the actor created controversy when he wanted to fight two UFC fighters. Two of the most prominent UFC fighters were cast in a film with Shia LaBeouf. The fighters shared this controversial story about LaBeouf with the fans.

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Shia LaBeouf messed around with Brian Ortega and Brendan Schaub

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Brian Ortega and Brendan Schaub are two such personalities in the UFC that should not be messed with. The pair also featured in a Hollywood movie (The Tax Collector).

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Brendan Schaub shared his experience working with a Hollywood celebrity. He said, “I did a movie with Shia Labeouf.”

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Furthermore, the fighter narrated a story that included LaBeouf wanting to fight Ortega and Schaub, “(He was) nuts! I think he’s chilled out, he has a kid now. … And Brian Ortega was on set with me, and he was down to fight both of us. I’m like, ‘Do you realize what’s happening man?”

Giving an example of one of the movies he added, “This isn’t Transformers, b*tch, like I will wheel kick you into eternity bro.’”

However, Schaub also appreciated the actor’s talent and said LaBeouf was a cool guy.

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Ortega also slammed the Hollywood star on a table

As reported in the interview, Shia LaBeouf also got on the nerves of the UFC fighters. The UFC stars were angered by the trash-talking to the fighters and other cast members on the set. Much to the aggressiveness of the team, Ortega slammed LaBeouf into a table on the set.

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In The Joe Rogan Experience, Bert Kreischer also revealed the story. He said, “Brian Ortega was in this movie with Shia LaBeouf and he told this crazy story about Shia trying to fight him.

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What do you think about this story? Should UFC fighters work more in Hollywood movies?

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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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