Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri has wiped his slate clean, secured a highly coveted main-roster contract, and now he is ready to use an undefeated Russian destroyer as his elevator to the absolute top of the division.
The PK Saenchai Muay Thai Gym standout returns to face Kiamran Nabati in a high-stakes bantamweight Muay Thai main event at The Inner Circle on Friday, May 22. The blockbuster spectacle streams live exclusively for members on live.onefc.com from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 24-year-old Buriram native, who first laced up a pair of Muay Thai gloves at just 7 years old, carries a remarkable 126-36 professional record and an 11-1 promotional ledger into this contest. He enters this matchup riding a spectacular nine-fight winning streak that has firmly established him as one of the most feared bantamweight strikers on the ONE Championship roster.
The moment that defined his recent journey came at ONE Friday Fights 137 last December when he landed a lightning-fast head kick to knock out Alexey Balyko — a devastating finish that definitively avenged his only promotional loss.
That single technique, painstakingly honed in training alongside ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai and his elite teammates, meant far more to the 24-year-old than just a viral highlight-reel moment.
Speaking to onefc.com, Yod-IQ reflected on what that massive victory meant to him:
“In my last fight against Alexey, I was so happy to close the show with that head kick. It wasn’t just about the thrill of the win; it was about unlocking everything. He was the only person who had left a stain on my record.
“Getting that knockout win back felt like I finally cleared my history and have a clean slate again.”
What followed the knockout made the evening even more unforgettable.
ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong awarded Yod-IQ a six-figure main-roster contract. For a fighter who had fiercely battled criticism throughout his career, it was a moment of pure, unadulterated vindication.
He explained:
“When they announced that the boss just gave me a contract on stage, I was stunned. I was just thinking, ‘Wait, did I really just get it?’ Before this, I was constantly criticized for having a boring style — people said they wanted to turn off the TV when I fought. I had to fight through so much negativity.
“I believe boss Chatri gave me the contract partly because of that beautiful head kick, and partly because of the fans who cheered so loud when I asked for their support that day.”
Now comes Nabati. The 31-year-old Russian sensation out of Archangel Michael carries a perfect 22-0 professional record and has gone four-for-four inside ONE against world-class Thai opposition.
Explosive, precise, and thoroughly tested at the highest level, he is the exact kind of opponent that separates mere contenders from genuine World Title challengers.
Yod-IQ accepted the massive challenge without a moment’s hesitation, and he arrives with a crystal-clear strategy for slowing the Russian powerhouse down.
He said:
“Even though it’s a massive challenge, I accepted the fight immediately because I want to test my level. I’ve already got a plan to handle his punches, but I’ll have to force him to be the one walking into me so I don’t play into his game.
“My only real advantage is that I’m ‘fresher’ — he’s been out for a year, while I’ve been fighting consistently. I should be faster, and I’m going to throw every Muay Thai weapon in the book at him.”
Yod-IQ Has A Message For His Toughest Test Yet
Yod-IQ did not shy away from admitting that the name Kiamran Nabati gave him immediate pause.
The Thai standout has built a fearsome reputation for defeating Russian opponents, but even he acknowledged that Nabati occupies an entirely different tier. Studying the challenger’s footage revealed a technically complete martial artist with very few visible gaps, and Yod-IQ was not about to pretend otherwise.
He said:
“I’ll admit, when I heard his name, I was a bit shocked. I thought to myself, ‘Are they trying to keep me from rising up?’ (laughs). Kiamran is incredibly talented and highly skilled. He’s probably the toughest Russian fighter I’ve ever faced.
“His lead hook is lightning fast, and his combinations are terrifying. I can barely see any weaknesses in his game.”
Yet for all the immense respect Yod-IQ carries for his opponent, there is absolutely no confusion about the role he intends for Nabati to play on May 22.
The Thai rising star has a direct message for the undefeated Russian, and it is delivered with a smile, and an iron will behind it.
He concluded:
“To Kiamran, I’ve always respected you as an idol and a teacher in this sport. But now that we’re meeting in the ring, I will treat you as an elevator, I’m definitely not going to be a walkover.
“I am the ‘Russian Slayer,’ and for this fight, I’d like to ask you to be the elevator that takes me to the world-class level!”