5 movie appearances by UFC fighters you might have missed
The more famous a UFC fighter becomes, the more likely they are to appear in popular films. MMA and cinema are both linked by a common thread of entertainment.
Professional mixed martial artists are part of the core of combat sports, but they also occupy a niche in the entertainment world.
As movie directors look to render fight scenes in an authentic manner, UFC fighters are asked to make cameos in order to bring legitimacy to action films that heavily feature unarmed combat scenes.
While many remember Georges St-Pierre's appearance on Captain America: Winter Soldier, as well as Ronda Rousey's cameo in Furious 7, lesser known UFC fighters have also been cast in movies.
Some of these appearances might have eluded the eyes of spectators and fight fans, either due to the shortness of the cameo or the low profile of the movie. This list looks at 5 UFC fighters who have made movie appearances that might have been missed.
#5. Randy Couture
Randy Couture is best known for capturing the heavyweight and light heavyweight championships during his UFC tenure. Now retired, 'The Natural' has expanded his reach beyond the cage. Initially, Couture plied his trade in the commentary booth before making the transition to the silver screen. His most visible role is strangely one of his most forgotten ones.
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The former world champion has appeared in three movies from The Expendables series. However, as the cast for all three films featured well-known movie stars like Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li and Terry Crews, Couture's role is often forgetton. Additionally, Couture has appeared in other movies, including lesser-known films like Big Stan and The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior.