Ronda Rousey Reveals Who She Thinks Would Win Between Jake Gyllenhaal vs. Tom Hardy

Summary

Ronda Rousey predicts who would win between Tom Hardy and Jake Gyllenhaal in a fight.
Gyllenhaal trained for roles like ‘
Southpaw
,’ while Hardy bulked up for ‘
The Dark Knight Rises
‘ and won Jiu-Jitsu competitions.
‘
Road House
‘ remake starring Gyllenhaal is a hit on Prime Video, while Hardy gears up for ‘
Venom: The Last Dance
.’

UFC Hall of Famer and The Expendables 3 star Ronda Rousey has offered her expert opinion on who would win in a fight between Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal and Warrior and Venom actor Tom Hardy. Speaking to talkSPORT, Rousey revealed who she thought would emerge victorious should the pair of acclaimed actors and action stars ever meet in the cage, with the former fighter throwing her weight behind Tom Hardy.

“I’d have to say Tom Hardy would beat Jake Gyllenhaal.

If someone has never competed before and trained in the gym, compared to someone who has actually competed, I think the one who has competed will win, I believe.”

Both Gyllenhaal and Hardy have become well-known for physically committing themselves to certain roles, with the former having dedicated his time to boxing and fight training for both 2015’s Southpaw and this year’s remake of the cult classic action movie, Road House.

Hardy, meanwhile, added huge bulk to his frame for the comic book outing The Dark Knight Rises, as well as getting fighting fit for the likes of Bronson, and the 2011 mixed martial arts drama Warrior. However, where Hardy takes the edge, according to Rousey, is in his real-life, where the actor has not only taken part in but won several Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions.

Of course, while actors can put on as much Hollywood muscle as they like, there is no substitute for real life experience. And no doubt many will agree with Rousey’s prediction regarding a hypothetical Jake Gyllenhaal versus Tom Hardy throwdown.

Jake Gyllenhaal Leads Prime Video’s Road House, Tom Hardy Will Soon Return as Venom

Directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) from a screenplay written by Anthony Bagarozzi (The Nice Guys) and Charles Mondry (Doc Savage), Road House is a reimagining of the 80s cult classic starring Patrick Swayze and follows ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal), who takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.

The rest of the cast includes UFC champion fighter Conor McGregor, Billy Magnussen (The Many Saints of Newark), Daniela Melchior (The Suicide Squad), Gbemisola Ikumelo (A League of Their Own), Lukas Gage (Euphoria), Hannah Love Lanier (The Tiny Mighty Club), Travis Van Winkle (You), B.K. Cannon (Why Women Kill), Arturo Castro (The Terminal List), Dominique Columbus (Ray Donovan), Beau Knapp (The Lost Symbol), and Bob Menery (Billions), and has been a huge hit for the streaming platform Prime Video.

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As for Gyllenhaal’s imagined rival, Tom Hardy, the acclaimed actor is next due to star in director Jeff Nichols’ drama, The Bikeriders, alongside Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, and Norman Reedus. Hardy will then return to the world of Marvel in Venom: The Last Dance before once again demonstrating his affinity for throwing punches in the Netflix action flick, Havoc.

Road House
is now available to stream on Prime Video, while
The Bikeriders
is due to land in theaters on June 21, 2024.