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A real-life superhero. Tom Hardy quietly entered a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition in his home country of England and took home the gold medal.

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Critically acclaimed actor Tom Hardy shocked the internet after he snuck into a martial arts competition and beat all of his opponents over the weekend.  The 45-year-old entered the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship using his less-known first name, Edward, according to The Guardian.The competition was hosted by the Ultimate Martial Arts Championships in Milton Keynes, approximately 90 minutes north of London.  Actor Tom Hardy attends "The Drop" premiere during the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on Sept. 5, 2014 in Toronto, Canada.

Tom Hardy had "mums all over him" at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in Milton Keynes having stormed to victory after secretly signing up for the £45 tournament. The Hollywood actor, best known for his roles in The Dark Knight Rises, Max Max and the Venom franchise, has twice showcased his jiu-jitsu expertise this year with his most recent triumph coming last weekend.The Brit superstar entered a martial arts championship at Oakgrove School, which has a £45 sign up for adults, going on to win each of his matches to be handed the victor's gold certificate.The 45-year-old had won the REORG Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Wolverhampton back in April and his skills shouldn't come as a surprise thanks to his blue-belt status and training sessions at Roger Gracie's affiliate schools. READ MORE: Crazy MMA fighters host fight inside London phone booth - and leads to brutal ending Sean Rosborough, who was at the event, said: "A lot of people were asking for photos.

Tom Hardy showed off his martial arts prowess as a surprise entry in a tournament over the weekend, and he managed to take home the win!

According to The Guardian, Hardy entered the competition under his real name “Edward,” straying away from his stage name, which is also his middle name.“Everyone recognized him but he was very humble and was happy to take time out for people to take photographs with him,” the spokesperson said, according to The Guardian. “It was a real pleasure to have him compete at our event.”Hardy’s opponent, Danny Appleby, told local media that the actor’s appearance at the event left him “shell-shocked.”“I was shell-shocked,” the veteran athlete said.