‘We Held A Slight Edge’ – Tawanchai Breaks Down Yod-IQ’s ONE World Title Triumph At The Inner Circle 30

On September 11, veteran Muay Thai fighters Tawanchai PK Saenchai and Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri shared a historic achievement. The longtime friends and teammates from PK Saenchai Muaythaigym faced off in a pivotal moment at The Inner Circle 30 event at Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium. Tawanchai served as Yod-IQ's cornerman during the bout, where the 24-year-old champion emerged victorious over former divisional king Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon by unanimous decision, capturing the vacant ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title.

Tawanchai's presence in the corner allowed him to closely observe all five rounds of the fight. Despite acknowledging the tightly contested nature of the championship battle, he held the belief that his teammate generally stayed a step ahead on the scorecards. He commented, "It was pretty back-and-forth, but I feel like we held a slight edge in almost every round. Round three was probably the only one where we looked a bit on the back foot in terms of strike output and aggressiveness."

That particular round became a crucial point in the contest. While Rambolek enjoyed one of his better stretches and needed to find another gear as the fight progressed, Yod-IQ increased the pressure once he began to understand the timing and openings available against his opponent. According to Tawanchai, Yod-IQ pressed the pace as he figured out when to step in, throw combinations, and land those kicks.

The contest remained a measured battle between two experienced technicians, with each man securing moments of success without allowing the other to completely dominate. Tawanchai emphasized the intrigue derived from watching them fight for the smallest advantages in range and timing, with the significance of each exchange intensifying throughout the five-round World Title matchup.

He remarked, "It was extremely close and competitive. They were trading and trying to out-time each other – it wasn't a reckless brawl, just high-level timing and tactics."