The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between champion Tang Kai and challenger Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled to May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43. Tang Kai brings a 19-4 overall record and 8-1 ONE Championship record into the bout, while Gasanov enters with a 16-1 overall mark and 6-1 record in ONE. The fight was originally scheduled for a different date but has been moved to the new event. This title bout represents a significant matchup in ONE's lightweight division. Both fighters have demonstrated strong form in recent competitions.
The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between champion Tang Kai and challenger Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled, with the bout now set to take place on May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43.
Tang Kai enters the contest as the reigning ONE lightweight champion, carrying a 19-4 overall professional record and an 8-1 mark inside ONE Championship. The Chinese striker has established himself as one of the most dangerous competitors in the division, and his performance record within the promotion reflects a fighter operating at a consistently high level.
Shamil Gasanov steps in as the challenger with a 16-1 overall record and a 6-1 ledger in ONE Championship. The Russian fighter has built a compelling case for a title shot through his work in the promotion, dropping just one contest since joining the roster.
Why it matters
- The rescheduled date keeps the lightweight title picture moving after the original bout was postponed
- Tang Kai's 8-1 ONE record underlines his dominance as champion, while Gasanov's 6-1 run signals he is among the division's most dangerous contenders
- A title change would mark a significant shift at the top of ONE's lightweight rankings and open new matchmaking possibilities across the division
