Actor Tom Hardy secretly enters martial arts competition... and wins

The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' star came out on top, defeating all his opponents for his weight, age and belt level. Photo: Handout

On screen, actor Tom Hardy's iconic characters have fought the likes of Batman, extraterrestrial monsters and post-apocalyptic warlords.

But over the weekend, in a feat where life imitated art, Hardy entered a real-life fight of his own, quietly winning gold at a jiu-jitsu competition in the UK.