The ONE Championship lightweight title bout between champion Tang Kai and challenger Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled to May 15, 2026, at ONE Fight Night 43. Tang Kai enters with a 19-4 overall record and 8-1 in ONE Championship, while Gasanov holds a 16-1 record overall and 6-1 in the promotion. The reason for the postponement was not disclosed in the announcement. This represents a significant main event for the ONE Fight Night series, which airs in the United States during primetime hours. Both fighters are among the top lightweights in the organization.
ONE Championship has officially rescheduled its lightweight title fight between champion Tang Kai and challenger Shamil Gasanov, moving the bout to ONE Fight Night 43 on May 15, 2026. The organization announced the change without disclosing a reason for the postponement.
Tang Kai enters the rescheduled contest as the reigning ONE lightweight champion, carrying a 19-4 overall professional record and an impressive 8-1 mark inside the promotion. The Chinese fighter has established himself as one of the premier lightweights in the world during his ONE Championship tenure.
Gasanov arrives as a formidable challenger, bringing a 16-1 overall record and a 6-1 showing under the ONE banner. The fighter has worked his way through the lightweight division to earn this title opportunity, losing just once across his seven promotional appearances.
Why it matters
- The lightweight title is one of ONE Championship's marquee belts, making this a high-profile rescheduling rather than a routine card shift.
- Both men carry near-flawless promotional records, meaning the matchup pits two of the division's most consistent performers against each other.
- ONE Fight Night 43 airs during United States primetime hours, giving the bout significant exposure to the North American audience.
- The outcome will define the direction of the ONE lightweight division heading into the second half of 2026.
