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Most regular UFC athletes can be described as typical mixed martial artists, who are skilled, agile and want to earn big money. The majority of UFC fighters also have ripped physiques, and can carry themselves as well as any other celebrity. But most lack charisma and distinct personalities.
A handful of UFC fighters, though, have a certain air about themselves that makes them stand out from the rest. Due to their skills, attitudes and captivating personalities, they seem like nothing less than big movie stars.
A number of UFC fighters could turn into highly successful actors, using the same logic. After all, they already know how to handle the media and their fans. And if they can go through grueling training camps and punishing MMA fights every few months, acting could feel like the easier thing to do.
A number of UFC fighters have already made it big in Hollywood, like Ronda Rousey, Georges St-Pierre, Randy Couture, among others. So what is stopping other MMA athletes in the UFC from making the transition?
On that note, here's a look at five UFC fighters who should seriously consider acting careers.
#5. Sean O'Malley - UFC bantamweight
Although currently unranked in the UFC bantamweight division, Sean O'Malley (14-1) is one of the fastest rising stars in the MMA promotion. Along with a crisp kickboxing-oriented fighting style, O'Malley has a loud and confident personality.
From his eccentric hairstyles to his flamboyant clothing to the profuse exuberance he showcases in his UFC appearances, Sean O'Malley stands out from other fighters. Nicknamed 'Sugar,' the 26-year-old can certainly have a promising acting career, given his credentials.
Sean O'Malley has often made headlines for advocating the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. It was due to this reason and his dominance inside the octagon that he received an invite from Snoop Dogg for a smoke-up session at the rapper's house.
The UFC bantamweight could easily land roles suiting his personality, perhaps that of a mafia or a drug lord who smokes weed, and when rubbed the wrong way, kickboxes his enemies into oblivion.
Watch UFC fighters react LIVE to Sean O'Malley's knockout of Thomas Almeida:
#4. Jorge Masvidal - UFC welterweight
If UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal opts for an acting career, the chances of him landing the role of a street fighter or an east-coast gangster are quite high. He is one of the most seasoned MMA veterans, with a 35-15 record, and one of the best boxers in the UFC.
Jorge Masvidal has had a wild journey that has taken him from being a struggling MMA fighter to a UFC superstar. From scrapping in underground fight-clubs to doing reality shows in remote places in the Dominican Republic, reviving his MMA career and becoming the BMF champion, 'Gamebred' has done it all.
His life story deserves an autobiography with Masvidal playing himself, handing out 'three piece and a soda' combos to villains. The movie could be titled 'Gamebred'. It would, in all likelihood, be a hit amongst fight fans.
Watch Jorge Masvidal answer fan questions below:
#3. Jiri Prochazka - UFC light heavyweight
Jiri Prochazka might be new to the UFC, with his promotional debut coming in 2020, but he is an MMA veteran with nearly a decade of experience. The Czech fighter is a knockout-specialist with a liking for blood-gushing violence inside the octagon.
While Prochazka's nickname 'Denisa' might make one feel he is an effeminate personality, his austere lifestyle and adherence to a strict samurai code suggests the complete opposite.
The No.2-ranked UFC light heavyweight has an unorthodox Muai-Thai fighting style that involves a high frequency of spinning elbows and flying knees. Add to that his over-the-top 'war hair' and persona, and you have a unique MMA fighter ready to be cast on the big screen.
Jiri Prochazka's personality could certainly land him a variety of movie roles. Perhaps he could star in the remake of 'The Last Samurai'? Comment below to let us know which movie would best suit the 28-3 MMA fighter.
Watch what spending a day with Jiri Prochazka looks like below:
#2. Valentina Shevchenko - UFC women's flyweight champion
Imagine a stunningly gorgeous and highly skilled female MMA fighter who is known to leave her opponents in a pool of blood before breaking out Lezkingka dance moves on their corpses. That is Valentina Shevchenko for you, and she deserves to be in nothing less than an A-list movie star.
Nicknamed 'Bullet', Shevchenko (21-3) is the reigning UFC women's flyweight champion who has been untouchable for more than three years now. Having won her title in 2018 and defending it five times, she's one of the toughest and most dominant fighters in the UFC.
Valentina Shevchenko is a highly decorated kickboxer, with a number of gold medals in Muay-Thai and kickboxing world championships. She is equally versed in striking and submission skills, and holds the record for most consecutive wins and the most knockouts in UFC flyweight history.
Given her personality, the dancing demoness of Kyrgyzstan would perfectly suit a role in a James Bond movie. She would make for a popular Bond girl. That's because she knows multiple languages, just like a secret agent who's top of her class.
#1. Conor McGregor - former UFC 'champ-champ'
The idea that Conor McGregor should consider an acting career should have been discussed much more by now.
First of all, the Irishman would make a ton of money should he choose to take the road to Hollywood Hill. Second, McGregor's charisma has earned him the biggest fan base in UFC history, and is a key reason for him being the superstar he is today. Therefore, there's very little that could go wrong if the 'Notorious' is cast in a movie.
Conor McGregor does not mind being the biggest villain in the UFC, and could certainly pull off a similar role on the big screen. The Irishman would swoon millions of fans when he makes a grand entry in a classic Rolls Royce, walking out in one of his excellently well-fitted suits.
