Shadow Singha Mawynn has studied Bampara Kouyate’s devastating knockout arsenal and reached a conclusion: their featherweight Muay Thai bout will end explosively regardless of who delivers the finishing blow.

The #3-ranked destroyer faces #2-ranked Kouyate at ONE Fight Night 35 on Friday, September 5, inside Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium with championship implications hanging over every exchange. The winner likely earns a title shot against reigning king Tawanchai PK Saenchai.

“I’m confident that someone is getting a knockout in this fight, either him or me,” Shadow declared. “I want an impressive win because it will be good for my future.”

The former Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion brings five consecutive ONE victories into this eliminator, including a second-round destruction of Hassan Vahdanirad that earned him a six-figure contract and main roster promotion. His recent domination of Mohamed Younes Rabah ended in a controversial no contest due to an accidental eye poke, leaving unfinished business in his quest for title contention.

Kouyate represents the perfect measuring stick. The Team Mehdi Zatout standout possesses lightning-quick reflexes, devastating high kicks, and undeniable killer instinct that powered back-to-back knockouts over Luke Lessei and Jo Nattawut.

Shadow acknowledges the dangerous challenge while revealing strategic adjustments: “You’re definitely going to see my elbows in this fight,” he said. “If I just stand and trade punches with him, I might not land as many shots as he does.”

The height and reach disadvantage forces Shadow outside his comfort zone against the tallest opponent of his career. His preparation has focused on precise distance management and explosive entries that neutralize Kouyate’s physical advantages.

“Bampara is a tall fighter with good punches and excellent footwork. I have to find the right moments to get in and out fast so I don’t get hit by his punches, because he is very fast,” he analyzed.

Victory delivers more than ranking advancement. Shadow dreams of testing himself against Tawanchai, the technical brilliance and explosive finishing ability that defines featherweight excellence.

“This is very close to my dream, and my dream is to fight against the current champion, Tawanchai,” Shadow admitted.

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