The ONE Championship lightweight title bout between Tang Kai and Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled. The fight will now take place on May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43. Tang Kai enters with a record of 19-4 overall and 8-1 in ONE Championship. Shamil Gasanov holds a 16-1 overall record with a 6-1 mark in the promotion. The reason for the date change was not specified in the announcement. This championship matchup was originally scheduled for a different date but will now headline the May 15 card.
ONE Championship has reshuffled its lightweight title calendar, confirming that the featherweight-turned-lightweight clash between Tang Kai and Shamil Gasanov will now headline ONE Fight Night 43 on May 15. The promotion did not disclose a reason for the date change.
Tang Kai enters the bout carrying a 19-4 overall record and an impressive 8-1 mark inside the ONE Championship cage. The Chinese fighter has established himself as one of the promotion's most dangerous lightweight contenders, and this championship opportunity represents the peak of his ONE tenure so far.
Gasanov stands across from him with a 16-1 overall record and a 6-1 showing in ONE Championship. The Russian competitor has built a strong case as a title challenger through his work in the promotion, dropping just one contest since joining the roster.
Why it matters
- The lightweight title is on the line, making this one of the most significant bouts on the ONE Fight Night 43 card
- Both men carry strong ONE Championship records, setting up a closely contested matchup between two fighters who have proven themselves at this level
- The rescheduling places the fight on May 15, giving both camps a revised timeline to finalize preparations
