The ONE Championship lightweight title bout between champion Tang Kai and challenger Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled to May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43. Tang Kai brings a record of 19-4 overall and 8-1 in ONE Championship into the title defense, while Gasanov enters with a 16-1 overall record and 6-1 in ONE. The fight was originally scheduled for a different date but has been moved to this new event. Both fighters have been highly successful in the ONE Championship lightweight division, setting up a compelling title matchup. The rescheduling maintains the fighters' pairing while shifting the date and event for the championship bout.
ONE Championship's lightweight title fight between champion Tang Kai and challenger Shamil Gasanov has been officially moved to ONE Fight Night 43, now set to take place on May 15.
The bout was previously scheduled for an earlier date but has been shifted to the new event slot, keeping the championship pairing intact while changing the timeline for the division's top contest.
Tang Kai enters the fight as the reigning ONE Championship lightweight champion, bringing a 19-4 overall record and an impressive 8-1 mark inside the promotion. His tenure in ONE has seen him rise to the top of the division and establish himself as one of the most dominant lightweights on the roster.
Gasanov steps in as the challenger carrying a 16-1 overall record and a 6-1 mark in ONE Championship. His rise through the lightweight ranks has been swift, and his single loss in the promotion has done little to diminish his standing as a legitimate title threat.
Why it matters
- Tang Kai's championship reign is tested against one of the division's strongest challengers
- Gasanov's 6-1 ONE record signals he has earned this shot through consistent high-level performances
- The rescheduling to ONE Fight Night 43 on May 15 gives both camps a confirmed target date to finalize preparations
- The outcome will shape the lightweight division's landscape heading into the second half of the year
