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Chris Hemsworth has captured the UFC\u2019s attention after recent footage of the Australian actor mixing it up with Muay Thai, has proved that this star\u2019s power is anything but fiction.<\/span><\/p>\n Hemsworth, who is best known for playing Thor in the Marvel Universe was away filming his latest movie\u00a0 when the actor took some time off set from set to get between the ropes. \u201cShooting \u2018Extraction 3\u2019 in Thailand,\u201d shared the willing warrior in a now viral Instagram post on Oct. 7. \u201cAnd, have been lucky enough to hit pads with my good mate Jack Boonsanong.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The 6\u20193\u201d Aussie was seen shirtless as he left it all in the ring during his Muay Thai training session at The St. Regis exercise room in Bangkok<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0It was there that he put on an impressive display, showing speed and strength as he struck the pads with a barrage jabs, hooks, knees, and kicks.<\/span><\/p>\n While strong star has openly admitted that he has a burning desire to test himself in a real MMA fight, Hemsworth has also been quick to question his chances of success. The 43-year-old has previously told Complex<\/a><\/span>\u00a0that \u201cA part of me wants to \u2026 I\u2019ve trained a lot and sparred a lot over the years,\u201d adding \u201cI\u2019d love to just, one day, go, \u2018Right, what have I gotten here? And I\u2019ll probably end up flat on my back, starry eyes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Despite his self-depreciation, Hemsworth\u2019s recent rumble in Bangkok caught the attention of some serious MMA muscle including the UFC, who left a \u2018playing close attention\u2019 emoji under his video. Lightweight combat star Michael Chandler<\/a> also added, \u201cBoom boom boom!!!\u201d in appreciation.<\/span><\/p>\n With a busy Hollywood career on the go, the chances of Hemsworth stepping into the octagon for a competitive fight might be slim, but we are certainly here for his inspiring training sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n To follow Chris Hemsworth on Instagram, click here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWill Chris Hemsworth ever compete in MMA?<\/b><\/h3>\n