MMA cameos in Hollywood. Hollywood stars cageside. Each are spectacles in their very own manner and in their very own manner, each are blockbusters. MMA fighters in their very own world are megastars, however not on the extent of Hollywood stars. With that being stated, there have usually been crossovers between the 2, with MMA cameos in Hollywood and loads of Hollywood stars cageside.
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Let’s check out 10 well-known MMA cameos in Hollywood motion pictures!
MMA Cameos in Hollywood Motion pictures
Anthony Johnson as Orlando “Midnight” Le (Warrior, 2011)
Actually one of many higher MMA motion pictures on the market, ‘Warrior’ stars Tom Hardy as an ex-Marine who appears to be like to win a match, nevertheless, should battle his demons when he comes up towards his brother within the ultimate.
Anthony Johnson’s character is only one of many well-known names in Warrior. He portrays Orlando ‘Midnight’ Le, a particularly muscular, ripped fighter who’s actually the favorite within the combat. His opponent, performed by Joel Edgerton, catches Le in a kimura, upsetting the chances and forcing Johnson’s character to faucet.
Chuck Liddell (Kick Ass 2)
Taking part in a brief cameo function as himself, former gentle heavyweight king, Chuck Liddell, options as an MMA coach for Christopher Mintz-Plasse’s character within the blockbuster 2013 action-comedy, Kick Ass 2.
Though he didn’t play an enormous function on this one, he featured in movies resembling ‘Warfare Pigs’ and ‘Struggle One other Day’ alongside Ken Shamrock and Michael Bisping.
Kamaru Usman (Black Panther: Wakanda Endlessly, 2022)
Arguably essentially the most excessive profile movie on this listing, Black Panther: Wakanda Endlessly hit Hollywood in 2022. The movie was culturally vital because it highlighted black identification throughout the movie. Which higher fighter to have featured within the movie than ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’.
While getting ready for a title defence towards Leon Edwards, welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman scored a supporting function as a naval officer. It was an enormous honour for Usman, nevertheless, the movie turned out rather a lot higher than his title defence…
Loads of Cameos (The Bare Gun, 2025)
Hitting cinemas in 2025, the most recent movie within the ‘Bare Gun’ sequence was launched with a lot pleasure from followers. Starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, the movie offers a fantastic homage to the outdated movies of the 80s and 90s. Together with two of Hollywood’s greatest, there have been loads of MMA cameos too.
The movie climaxes at an MMA occasion the place we’re handled to an entire host MMA expertise all through the scenes. Joey Benavidez and Brandon Moreno face off, Justin Gaethje and Usman scrap it out too. Bruce Buffer introduces them, we’ve got Jon Anik and Michael Bisping on coms and John McCarthy reffing the motion. WWE stars Cody Rhoads and Dave Bautista additionally characteristic. An incredible movie with loads of MMA cameos.
Conor McGregor (Roadhouse, 2024)
A remake of the 1989 movie of the identical title, the 2024 film noticed Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal conflict in lots of combat scenes. Gyllenhaal performs an ex-UFC fighter turned bouncer, with McGregor taking part in the character of ‘Knox’.
There was actually some criticism of McGregor’s efficiency, with one outlet stating: “Conor McGregor is like watching an obnoxious toddler throw a mood tantrum in the course of a restaurant“. The identical article went on to say “it makes your eyes and ears harm, you don’t know the place to look and you would like somebody, anybody, would intervene”.
Prehaps follow the day job, Conor.
Ronda Rousey (The Expendables 3, 2014)
Throughout 2014, Ronda Rousey was one of many greatest stars within the UFC. She was undefeated and had completed everybody who stood in her manner. Not solely this, however she was shortly turning into a Hollywood star.
Making her Hollywood debut, Rousey performs Luna Maya, a bouncer recruited to the crew by Kelsey Grammer’s character in a bid to beat an arms supplier. Her aura within the octagon continued to the display screen and her athleticism allowed her to shine within the function.
She would go on to star in Livid 7 a yr later in addition to Mile 22 in 2018.
Michelle Waterson-Gomez (Havoc, 2025)
One of many MMA cameos that has gone below the radar is Michaelle Waterson-Gomez’s look in ‘Havoc’. Taking part in an murderer, Waterson-Gomez doesn’t stand out as a non-actress however shines in her function.
She performs the function completely, regardless of being undersized compared to the primary character, portrayed by Tom Hardy. Her athleticism, karate background and her general appearing capability shine. Don’t be suprised to see The Karate Hottie in lots extra movies sooner or later.
Randy Couture (The Expendables)
Many movie followers on the market will recognise Randy Couture not as an ex-MMA fighter, former two-division world champion and top-of-the-line to ever do it, however fairly a film star.
He’s greatest recognized, nevertheless, for that includes in all 4 Expendables movies, alongside a few of Hollywood’s elites. Regardless of not having an appearing background, Couture acts alongside Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren and Sylvester Stallone, to call just some, with nice success.
Jokes are even made within the first movie about Couture’s cauliflower ear as a consequence of wrestling in school.
GSP (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, 2014)
One other MMA cameo in a Marvel movie got here when Georges St Pierre featured in Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 2014. He performs Batroc, a grasp of the French kickboxing fashion, Savate, which may be very on model for GSP.
His combat scene with Captain America (portrayed by Chris Evans) is clearly choreographed together with his background in thoughts, that includes loads of sidekicks and superman punches, one thing he turned recognized for throughout his epic welterweight title run. It was actually good to see him have the ability to shine exterior of the octagon post-retirement.
Michael Bisping (XXX: Return of Xander Cage, 2017)
Did anybody know that Michael Bisping was filming a film earlier than taking the combat towards Luke Rockhold on brief discover again in 2016 for the middleweight title? The exact same combat that The Rely knocked Rockhold out in to turn into the champ?
Bisping was filming XXX: Return of Xander Cage when he obtained the decision to fill in on brief discover for the injured Chris Weidman. He instructed Rockhold within the build-up to the combat that he would “Stroll off a film website and beat your ass”, and that’s precisely what occurred.
Since his outing in XXX, Bisping has featured in numerous different movies, nevertheless, does his greatest work within the commentary sales space following retirement.
