Idris Elba makes professional kickboxing debut

LONDON, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Idris Elba made his professional kickboxing debut on Saturday in a match at London's York Hall, recorded and shared online by Madonna.

Elba, who has starred in Thor and Luther, has been training professionally as part of his upcoming Discovery series Idris Elba: Fighter, which is set to premiere next year.

Madonna posted the video of the bout to her Instagram along with the caption, "Idris Elba Smashes it at York Hall!"

Elba has been sharing photos of his training journey on his own social media accounts in preparation for Saturday's fight, which the 44-year-old actor won.

He also emphatically denied rumors that he and Madge are a new item, telling fans "Don't believe the hype."