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22nd August 2022
06:41pm BST

All proceeds from the event went to the REORG, which teaches the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to those suffering with PTSD, depression or life-altering injuries. Hardy was named the charity's head ambassador in 2018. Despite his loss, Appleton felt he made the right decision while competing against the Peaky Blinders star. Speaking to Teeside Live, he said: “As soon as you know it’s straight and it’s on – if you don’t tap, your arm is going to snap.” Explaining the strange moment he found himself opposite Hardy at the event, he said: “You never want to let down your children or your gym, so you’ve got all that to contend with and then Tom Hardy is stood across from you. “I was definitely starstruck.” Related link:@geoffpavey tom hardy getting the arm bar at the reorg open #tomhardy #tomhardyfans #warrior #mma #ufc #bellator #jiujitsu #armbar #kimura #submission ♬ original sound - Jiujitsugeoff
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