Former six-time ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon revealed a humorous anecdote about his recent encounter with Hollywood A-lister Chris Hemsworth, stating, “I had to leave the hammer behind.” The 29-year-old Thai icon crossed paths with the Australian actor on October 19 in Ratchaburi, Thailand, while Hemsworth was filming the third installment of the “Extraction” franchise. Rodtang, who is currently preparing for a high-stakes quarterfinal bout against Nong-O Hama at The Inner Circle 38, described the Hollywood megastar as “super sweet,” noting that Hemsworth personally approached him after completing a scene to offer warm greetings.
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The connection between the two stars began in 2024 when Hemsworth followed Rodtang on Instagram, leading to a personal video message from the actor wishing the fighter luck ahead of his November bout against Jacob Smith at ONE 169. This digital rapport evolved into a real-life meeting when Hemsworth traveled to Thailand for production duties, granting Rodtang special access to the movie set. The Thai star emphasized that the on-set atmosphere mirrored the friendly tone of their online interactions, highlighting Hemsworth’s welcoming demeanor despite the high-profile nature of the film production.
Rodtang is now focused on his upcoming ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix quarterfinal against Nong-O Hama, scheduled for Friday, November 13. The fight will take place at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, marking a significant moment in the Grand Prix tournament as the two heavy hitters aim to secure a spot in the semifinals. The event will be broadcast live in Asia primetime and streamed exclusively for members at live.onefc.com, with fans eager to see if Rodtang can translate his recent celebrity interactions into a dominant performance in the ring.
Source: Yahoo Sports
