Quick summary
- Muay Thai star Rodtang Jitmuangnon visited the Extraction 3 set in Ratchaburi, Thailand, last month, according to MMA Sucka.
- He says Chris Hemsworth hugged him, chatted between takes and posed for photos.
- Rodtang says he offered striking tips while Hemsworth rehearsed fight choreography.
- Hemsworth reportedly promised to send him one of his hammers.
- Rodtang fights Nong-O Hama at The Inner Circle 38 in Bangkok on Friday, 13 November.
A Thai fighter has given a rare glimpse behind the scenes of Chris Hemsworth’s next action film. Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon told MMA Sucka that he visited the Extraction 3 set in Ratchaburi, Thailand, last month, and that the Australian star was far friendlier than he expected.
What Rodtang says happened on set
Rodtang, 29, described Chris Hemsworth as “super sweet”. After finishing a scene, he says, the actor walked over to hug him and shake his hand. Between takes, Hemsworth came back to chat and invited him to pose for photos.
The visit was relaxed. Rodtang says the pair joked around, and that he felt comfortable enough to offer advice while Hemsworth rehearsed his action scenes, suggesting how to throw a strike differently. MMA Sucka reports the account only from Rodtang’s side; there is no comment from Hemsworth or the production in the article.
A fan moment and a promised hammer
For Rodtang, the day carried personal weight. He told the outlet that before he became a global name, he was a kid buying cinema tickets to watch Hemsworth on screen. Seeing the actor at work before the film is released felt, in his words, incredible.
The story did not end at the set gate. Back home, Rodtang messaged Hemsworth to say he had forgotten the hammer, a nod to the actor’s long run as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Rodtang says Hemsworth replied that he would send him one. Whether a prop is on its way remains unconfirmed beyond that exchange.
Why the timing matters
The anecdote arrives days before Rodtang’s next bout. He faces fellow Thai Nong-O Hama in the quarterfinals of the 2026-2027 ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix at The Inner Circle 38, held at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on Friday, 13 November.
MMA Sucka puts the numbers in context. Rodtang, a former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion, holds a 17-3 record in ONE Championship and 274-44 across his career, and sits at number two in the division’s rankings. Nong-O, 40, is a former longtime Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion with a 268-59 career record and sits at number three. Between them, the outlet notes, they have 542 career wins. The winner moves a step closer to the Grand Prix crown.
What happens next
Rodtang’s fight streams live at live.onefc.com, starting at 6:30 a.m. ET on Friday. Extraction 3 is still in production, and the source gives no release date, so fans will need to wait for official word from the studio. For more on the shoot, see our earlier report on the Extraction 3 set visit, or browse everything we publish on Chris Hemsworth in our Movies coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Rodtang?
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is a Thai Muay Thai fighter and former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion. He is currently ranked number two in the flyweight Muay Thai division, according to MMA Sucka.
Where is Extraction 3 being filmed?
Rodtang says he visited the production in Ratchaburi, Thailand, where Hemsworth and his crew were filming.
When does Rodtang fight next?
He meets Nong-O Hama at The Inner Circle 38 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on Friday, 13 November, in the Grand Prix quarterfinals.
