Suriyanlek Por Yenying hit a massive roadblock last time out, but now he’s back with a serious point to prove against the undefeated Russian sensation Rustam “Tomahawk” Yunusov. This flyweight Muay Thai main event at The Inner Circle 34, set for Friday, October 9, is not just another fight; it’s Suriyanlek’s shot at redemption and a life-changing US$100,000 contract that slipped through his fingers.
The “Painful Roadblock” That Fuels a Firecracker
Man, Suriyanlek’s last fight against Ramadan “The Scorpion” Ondash was a tough one to watch. It turned into a three-round war, and our guy dropped a unanimous decision. The real killer was that second-round knockdown, which ended up costing him big time. That result snapped all the momentum he’d been building toward that sweet US$100,000 contract, and you know he’s been carrying that sting with him ever since. Every single session in the gym? Sharpened by that loss. Suriyanlek himself admitted to onefc.com, “The fight against Ramadan was really entertaining, but I made a mistake and got dropped in the second round. I was too fixated on landing my left hook counter, which left me open and a bit sluggish.” He didn’t pull any punches in his self-analysis, saying, “I was just slower than him, so I couldn’t get my punches off in time. His hands were both heavier and faster than mine.” This guy is brutally honest with himself, and that’s the kind of fighter who comes back swinging.
17-0 and “Easy Pickings”? Not So Fast, Social Media
Now, the challenge on October 9 is a whole different beast. Rustam Yunusov is a 19-year-old Russian prodigy rocking a perfect 17-0 career record, including an 8-0 run in ONE Championship since 2024. He’s a protégé of former three-division MMA World Champion Anatoly “Sladkiy” Malykhin, and he’s riding that fresh momentum of never tasting defeat at any level. This kid is on the absolute cusp of securing his *own* six-figure contract, so you know he’s coming in hot. Suriyanlek has watched his opponent closely. He told onefc.com, “He’s well-rounded , great punches, solid kicks. Rustam is younger and coming in with a lot of fresh momentum. His youth might give him an endurance advantage over me, but I’ve always been able to go the distance.” His team has a game plan to counter Yunusov’s style, and they’ve been working it. Suriyanlek isn’t some rookie, either. He’s one of the most experienced and decorated fighters in ONE Friday Fights, with a staggering 86-32 striking record, 11 ONE victories, and more performance bonuses than anyone else in the weekly series. He’s heard the noise on social media, too, where people are calling him “easy pickings” for Yunusov. But that’s just fuel for his fire.
This fight goes down live from Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium, streaming exclusively via live.onefc.com. Suriyanlek’s message to Rustam, and everyone else? “Rustam will definitely need to watch out for my hands because, as everyone knows, power punching is my primary weapon. A lot of people on social media are saying I’m outmatched , that I’m just easy pickings for Rustam. But I want to say that since I took this fight, it means I see a path to victory. I’m going to use my power to stop him right in his tracks.” You want high stakes? Spoiling a perfect 17-0 record, securing a life-changing contract, and silencing the doubters is as high as it gets. Don’t miss this one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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