Samingdam Sees Contract Opportunity In Facing Komawut At Career Crossroads
Samingdam NF Looksuan struggled through a rocky 4-3 start in ONE Friday Fights. But 2025 revealed a transformed striker who finally cracked the code. Dominant victories over Moe Htet Aung and Amir Naseri preceded a tactical decision win over Sonrak Fairtex at ONE Friday Fights 119, the three-fight winning streak proving consistency wasn’t myth but achievable reality.
Now the 23-year-old Thai striker carries that dangerous momentum into Friday’s ONE Friday Fights 141 headliner at Lumpinee Stadium against Komawut FA Group, who enters the opposite direction — four consecutive losses threatening his promotional future completely. The contrast couldn’t be starker. Samingdam is peaking precisely when opportunity arrives, while Komawut fights for career survival with desperation fueling every decision.
The Looksuan product recognizes how far he’s climbed but remains far from satisfied. Three consecutive victories boosted his confidence enormously, transforming him from no-name fighter into someone fans actually recognize. That progression matters deeply to the 23-year-old who started this journey anonymous, but he understands the climb continues indefinitely until a six-figure contract materializes.
“Getting three wins in a row is a massive confidence booster,” Samingdam said. “It really lit a fire under me. I feel like I still have so much to learn. Every time I get in there, it’s a lesson. I started as a no-name fighter, and now people actually know who I am. That’s a huge win for me already.”
A pesky hand injury briefly interrupted his momentum, though Samingdam enters Friday fully healed and hungry to reach new heights in 2026. Standing across from him will be a mirror image stylistically — Komawut brings identical heavy hands, devastating kicks, and willingness to trade that creates instant fireworks. But recent results tell drastically different stories about trajectory and confidence.
Samingdam won’t make the crucial mistake of overlooking his compatriot despite the losing streak. Desperation fuels fire in ways comfort never could, and Komawut carries enormous amounts facing promotional elimination. That hunger makes him genuinely dangerous regardless of recent setbacks, the kind of fighter who lands career-saving knockouts precisely when everything seems lost.
“Komawut is dangerous,” Samingdam acknowledged. “He’s like me — heavy hands, heavy kicks, and maybe a bit of a defensive hole. He’s been struggling since that KO loss to Suakim. A loss like that messes with your head. The pressure on him must be insane because his back is against the wall. But that makes him hungry. I won’t underestimate him, but I won’t let him win either.”
Preparation has fueled Samingdam’s recent success, and he’s crafted another sound game plan for his fellow Thai striker. He expects Komawut to push the pace early, the desperation translating into immediate aggression seeking early finishes. But the 23-year-old has countermeasures ready, his timing for counter-strikes sharpened specifically for opponents who rush forward recklessly.
If Komawut wants a war, Samingdam promises to deliver exactly that. Both fighters possess knockout power and defensive vulnerabilities, the stylistic matchup guaranteeing they’ll meet in the middle and trade rather than dancing cautiously. The first fighter who capitalizes cleanly likely ends the fight violently, and Samingdam believes his recent momentum gives him that edge.
“We’ve been working on my timing for the counter-strikes,” Samingdam explained. “If I catch him clean, he’s going down. We’re both brawlers, so there won’t be any dancing around. We’re going to meet in the middle and trade. If I see an opening for the finish, I’m taking it immediately.”
The contract chase drives everything now. Samingdam patiently watched fellow strikers realize their dreams on the weekly series, earning those life-changing six-figure deals that separate prospects from main roster fighters. He believes his moment is within reach finally, that a decisive victory over Komawut — who previously fought contracted striker Suakim — proves he belongs among that elite tier.
Victory means more than extending his winning streak to four. It positions him perfectly for contract consideration, the kind of statement performance that catches promotional attention and opens doors toward bigger opportunities. Defeat wastes months of progress, sending him backward when forward momentum matters most.
“My ultimate goal is the ONE Championship contract,” Samingdam stated. “That’s the dream. I just want to keep putting on shows until I catch the boss’ eye. He’s fought Suakim, a guy with a main roster contract. If I beat Komawut, it proves I’m ready for that contract too. I’m not going to be his ‘get-back’ fight.”
“I’m coming back to bring the heat, stack another win, and fight even more aggressively than before,” Samingdam said. “I’m going to make sure everyone remembers the name Samingdam.”
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