ONE Championship lightweight title bout moved to May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43

The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between Tang Kai and Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled to May 15, 2026, at ONE Fight Night 43. Tang Kai enters the bout with a 19-4 overall record and 8-1 record in ONE Championship, while challenger Shamil Gasanov holds a 16-1 overall record with a 6-1 mark inside the ONE Circle. The original date for this championship bout has not been specified, but the fighters will now compete for the lightweight belt in mid-May. Both fighters have established themselves as top contenders in the division based on their promotional records.