The ONE Championship lightweight title bout between Tang Kai (19-4, 8-1 ONE) and Shamil Gasanov (16-1, 6-1 ONE) has been rescheduled to May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43. The fight was originally planned for an earlier date but has been moved. Both fighters have strong records in the promotion, with Gasanov holding an impressive 16-1 overall record. Tang Kai, the champion, will defend his title against the top contender. The event will take place on May 15, giving fans a new date to mark for this significant title fight.
The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between champion Tang Kai and top contender Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled to May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43, the promotion confirmed.
The bout was originally set for an earlier date before being moved to the new card, giving fans a firm date for one of the most anticipated lightweight matchups in the promotion.
Tang Kai enters the contest holding an 8-1 record inside ONE Championship and carries an overall mark of 19-4. The champion has established himself as one of the division's most dangerous fighters during his run in the promotion, and this bout represents another high-stakes defense of his lightweight title.
Gasanov brings an equally imposing resume to the contest. The challenger owns a 16-1 overall record and has gone 6-1 inside ONE Championship, making him one of the promotion's most credible contenders at lightweight. His lone ONE loss has done little to diminish his standing as the division's leading challenger.
Why it matters
- Tang Kai's title reign is on the line against the promotion's most in-form lightweight challenger
- Gasanov's 6-1 ONE record gives him a legitimate claim as the division's top contender
- ONE Fight Night 43 now carries significant weight as a championship event on May 15
