The ONE Championship lightweight title bout between Tang Kai and Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled to May 15. The fight will now take place at ONE Fight Night 43. Tang Kai holds a record of 19-4 overall and 8-1 in ONE, while Gasanov stands at 16-1 overall and 6-1 in ONE. No reason for the postponement was provided in the announcement. Both fighters remain on track to compete for the belt, just at a later date than originally planned.
ONE Championship's lightweight title fight between Tang Kai and Shamil Gasanov has been pushed back, with the promotion announcing the bout will now headline ONE Fight Night 43 on May 15.
The rescheduling was confirmed without explanation, though both fighters remain locked in as the championship matchup. Tang Kai enters the contest carrying a 19-4 overall record, with an impressive 8-1 mark inside ONE Championship. The Chinese featherweight-turned-lightweight contender has been one of the promotion's most compelling figures, and a win here would represent the culmination of his climb toward gold.
Standing across from him will be Shamil Gasanov, who brings a 16-1 overall record and a 6-1 ledger in ONE to the contest. The Dagestani fighter has dropped just one bout in the promotion, and his near-flawless run has earned him a shot at the belt.
Why it matters
- The ONE lightweight title is on the line, making this one of the most significant bouts on the ONE Fight Night 43 card.
- Both fighters carry winning records inside ONE, setting up a title fight between two of the division's most proven competitors.
- The rescheduling keeps the matchup intact, ensuring the lightweight picture will be clarified before the promotion moves deeper into its 2026 calendar.
