Nick Nolte Receives Oscar Nomination For "Warrior"

Congratulations are in order to Nick Nolte, who received a Best Supporting Actor Nomination this morning for his performance as Paddy Conlon in the MMA movie "Warrior."

Nolte's nomination wasn't a complete surprise, as he was nominated for a SAG award in the same category, but had not received recognition by the Golden Globes.

The movie "Warrior" is the story of two brothers who fight in a two day MMA tournament with a $5 million purse. Nolte plays the father of the two brothers, Brendan and Tommy Conlon (played by Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy) each with their own reasons for entering the tournament. Paddy Conlon is an alcoholic former boxer who trains Tommy for the tournament, but has unresolved issues with his older son, Brendan.

The movie ends in the tournament, with appearances from Anthony Johnson, Nate Marquardt, Roan Carniero and wrestler Kurt Angle as opponents, along with appearances by Jon Anik, Rashad Evans and Stephan Bonnar.

Nolte's performance is difficult to watch at times, as he struggles with alcohol and his relationship with his sons, but it really is an excellent performance in an overall well done movie. Not just a MMA movie, but a movie.

Check out the Trailer to Warrior. Congrats again to Nick Nolte! Let us know if you think he has a chance to win! MMA at the Oscars on February 26th.