5 ONE Championship MMA athletes who have appeared on TV and in movies

#4. Thomas ‘The Last Viking’ Narmo (MMA: 4-0)

A quick Google search of MMA fighter Thomas Narmo will tell you all you need to know about why he was chosen to act in a show called “Ragnarok” centered around Vikings. Surprisingly, however, the man whose nickname has been ‘The Last Viking’ from the jump was not cast as a Viking.

Instead, his role is cast as “bodybuilder,” which also is not the least bit surprising. Narmo’s beyond-jacked 6-foot-7 inch frame, epic beard and athletic background make him the perfect fit for a bodybuilder.

Luckily for Narmo’s fans, despite him not technically being cast as a Viking, his character still looked the part. Draped in animal pelts and general Viking-like attire, Narmo looked to be very much at home while playing his given role.

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#3. Banma ‘The Prince’ Duoji (MMA: 12-3)

Similar to Sage Northcutt, China’s Banma ‘The Prince’ Duoji has a face made for the big screen.

The 22-year-old Chinese MMA fighter is considered to be one of his nation’s most critically acclaimed rising combat sports stars. With a record of 12-3 and a 100 percent finishing rate (11 KOs, 1 submission), it’s easy to see why.

In addition to his athletic prowess, Duoji has also dipped his toes into the world of screen acting.

Back in 2018, as a 19-year-old, he secured a role in a Chinese production titled Golden Belt. Although information on the film is limited outside of its country of origin, the show is described as a “boxing thriller,” with Duoji playing the role of Bear, one of the boxers in the short, 90-minute film.

At such a young age, it remains to be seen where the acting career of the strawweight MMA fighter will go.