‘Thor’ Meets ‘The Iron Man’: Chris Hemsworth Gets Surprise Visit From Rodtang While Filming In Thailand

Two vastly different worlds of heavy-hitting action collided in Western Thailand this week when former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon paid a surprise visit to Hollywood megastar Chris Hemsworth on the set of Extraction 3.

Hemsworth, globally renowned for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is currently stationed in Ratchaburi, Thailand, where he is shooting the highly anticipated third installment of his gritty action franchise.

Taking a brief break from the grueling stunt choreography and explosive set pieces, the Australian actor received a special visit from arguably the most famous striker on the planet today.

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Rodtang has long been a vocal fan of Hemsworth’s cinematic heroics. Meanwhile, the Hollywood A-lister is an avid follower of combat sports and a massive supporter of “The Iron Man’s” epic career in ONE Championship.

Both superstars quickly took to social media to document the crossover event, sharing photos and trading mutual admiration in their captions.

For Hemsworth, the timing of the visit provides a welcome dose of genuine martial arts inspiration as he gears up for a massive cinematic stretch. After he wraps up filming for Extraction 3, the actor will reprise his iconic superhero role in the upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday, which is scheduled to hit theaters this coming December.

Hemsworth also received a pair of personalized gloves from Rodtang. The actor wrote on Instagram:

“Honoured to have Muay Thai legend @rodtang_jimungnon visit us on the Extraction 3 set today ! All class, absolute champion thanks for the personalised gloves, straight to the trophy room!”

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Rodtang, on the other hand, shared a video clip of his meeting with Hemsworth, as the two exchanged hugs and mutual respect.

“The Iron Man” even mimicked the famous Thor thunder grab, while the Australian actor returned the favor by perfectly emulating Rodtang’s signature Muay Thai head shake.

The 29-year-old Thai athlete wrote in his caption:

“Thank you for the opportunity to meet you, my brother. I will always love and respect you. ”

Rodtang Prepares For Clash With Legendary Nong-O

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While Chris Hemsworth continues to smash box office records, Rodtang Jitmuangnon is laser-focused on smashing his way through one of the most stacked tournaments in Muay Thai history.

That wholesome visit to the Extraction 3 set offered Rodtang a rare moment of levity before he steps into the most crucial stretch of his legendary career. The Thai is currently in the final stages of an intense training camp ahead of his return to the global stage.

“The Iron Man” is set to collide with former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama at The Inner Circle 38, which goes down live on Friday, November 13, from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The massive showdown will be streamed exclusively to members of The Inner Circle at live.onefc.com.

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The contest serves as a high-stakes quarterfinal matchup in the historic 2026-2027 ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix.

This loaded eight-man bracket also features reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Asadula “The Dagestan Ninja” Imangazaliev vs. Aslamjon “El Pantera” Ortikov, Black Panther vs. Ubaid “Bad” Hussain, and Shimon Yoshinari vs. Ramadan “The Scorpion” Ondash.

At stake is the coveted silver Grand Prix belt and a chance to become the undisputed ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion at the tournament’s conclusion.

For Rodtang, navigating a path to the prestigious tournament belt and coveted World Title gold means surviving a collision with a generational Thai icon. Nong-O possesses a legendary resume, and he is known for his surgical precision and a blistering right kick that has instantly ended fights throughout his storied career.

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However, “The Iron Man” counters with an unbreakable granite chin, suffocating forward pressure, and the raw punching power that has made him an absolute global phenomenon.

A decisive victory over Nong-O would punch Rodtang’s ticket to the Grand Prix semifinals and solidify his dominance over multiple eras of elite Thai strikers.

With Hollywood royalty firmly in his corner and the eyes of the combat sports world locked on his next move, the Thai megastar is ready to deliver a blockbuster performance of his own when he steps through the ropes next month.

Source: ONE Championship