10 Actors And The UFC Fighters They Could Portray

1. Conor McGregor/Jonathan Rhys Meyers

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Dublin, Ireland's Conor McGregor is the biggest name in all of mixed martial arts. The former two-time champ is one of the best trash talkers in professional sports today, which has helped make him the biggest box office draw in the UFC. McGregor is known for being over the top and has let his temper get the best of him at times.

It will take a very talented actor to do a polarizing character like McGregor justice on the big screen. One individual who comes to mind is another Irishman (who also happens to be from Dublin), Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

While portraying King Henry VIII on The Tudors television series, the actor demonstrated the ability to play an unstable character who could fly off the handle at a moment's notice. Meyers has also shown he can do the same demonic wide-eyed stare that McGregor is known to use.

Moreover, like McGregor, Meyers has also had his share of real-life public outbursts and legal issues , which is something he could potentially tap into for the role.

Meyers just needs a massive gorilla tattoo on his chest and he'll be good to go.

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From 1999-2003 Jacques performed on the Florida independent pro wrestling circuit. He also has an amateur wrestling background and currently holds a certification in Krav Maga. Jacques graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2003, with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. He currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. Follow him on twitter @goodeals79.