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Mixed Martial Arts is one of the toughest and most popular sports in the world. Professionals from all around the world are fans of the brutal sport. Various actors, politicians, singers, and rappers are fond of the sport. Among such celebrities, one name is Tom Hardy.

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The British A-lister is one of the most popular celebrities in the world. He has worked in critically acclaimed films such as The Dark Knight Rises, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Revenant among more.

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The Superstar was recently spotted engaging in a grueling training session. In the video, we can see the actor sparring with a professional British MMA fighter by the name of Jack McGann.

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No, Hardy is not just showing off his superior boxing skills, but he is learning action moves to prepare for his role in Venom 2.

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The British actor is really passionate about the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and also shows vocal support for his friend and sparring partner Jack McGann.

McGann is a young and bright MMA prospect, who currently competes in local British MMA promotions. Tom Hardy has from time to time posted videos on social media to urge his fans to support his friend McGann.

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Warrior starring Tom Hardy is getting a sequel featuring Daniel Cormier

Almost a decade ago, Tom Hardy starred in Warrior as an MMA brawler by the name of Tommy Riordan. It was, without doubt, one of the best MMA movies ever produced. Although the movie couldn’t perform well at the box office, it won every MMA fan’s heart.

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Now, the film is in talks for a sequel. However, it won’t be a film, but a TV show and the makers have already signed a deal with UFC legend and double champion Daniel Cormier.

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Reportedly, Cormier will play a pivotal character in the production. The TV series will feature four MMA fighters. Two male and two female characters, who come from different backdrops of society and find their solace within MMA. If real, it will be a dream come true moment for every MMA fan.

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Aashish Kumar is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. A graduate in Journalism & Mass Communication, this Brandon Moreno fan has interned at reputed media houses and gained valuable reporting experience. Building on that experience, Aashish will look to tap into his love for combat sports and let fans benefit from his passion and journalistic expertise. He is a sports aficionado who has played at the university level. Besides sports, he is an avid gamer with titles like CS: GO, Call of Duty, and Battlegrounds in his arsenal. When not engaged with sports, he can be found reading novels or watching his favorite anime.

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