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.View this post on InstagramThe 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 wasnt 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.View this post on InstagramWhat 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.View this post on InstagramNow 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 moments hesitation, and he arrives with a crystal-clear strategy for slowing the Russian powerhouse down.He said:Even though its a massive challenge, I accepted the fight immediately because I want to test my level. Ive already got a plan to handle his punches, but Ill have to force him to be the one walking into me so I dont play into his game. My only real advantage is that Im fresher hes been out for a year, while Ive been fighting consistently. I should be faster, and Im going to throw every Muay Thai weapon in the book at him.View this post on InstagramYod-IQ Has A Message For His Toughest Test YetYod-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 challengers footage revealed a technically complete martial artist with very few visible gaps, and Yod-IQ was not about to pretend otherwise.He said:Ill 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. Hes probably the toughest Russian fighter Ive ever faced.His lead hook is lightning fast, and his combinations are terrifying. I can barely see any weaknesses in his game.View this post on InstagramYet 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, Ive always respected you as an idol and a teacher in this sport. But now that were meeting in the ring, I will treat you as an elevator, Im definitely not going to be a walkover. I am the Russian Slayer, and for this fight, Id like to ask you to be the elevator that takes me to the world-class level!View this post on InstagramSource