The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between Tang Kai (19-4, 8-1 ONE) and Shamil Gasanov (16-1, 6-1 ONE) has been rescheduled to May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43. The bout was originally planned for a different date but has now been moved. No reason for the rescheduling was provided in the post. Both fighters remain undefeated in their recent ONE Championship runs heading into the title clash. The post confirmed the new date and event branding. Further details about the card or venue were not disclosed.
The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between Tang Kai and Shamil Gasanov has been officially moved to ONE Fight Night 43, scheduled for May 15, the promotion confirmed. No reason was given for the rescheduling, and no additional details about the card or venue were disclosed.
Tang Kai enters the bout carrying a 19-4 overall record with an 8-1 mark inside ONE Championship, making him one of the most consistently dominant fighters the promotion has seen at lightweight. His single ONE loss is the only blemish on an otherwise commanding run through the division, and that record has positioned him as a serious challenger for the title.
Shamil Gasanov presents a formidable obstacle, holding a 16-1 professional record and going 6-1 under the ONE banner. Like Tang Kai, he arrives at this fight on a strong run, and his lone ONE defeat has done little to slow his climb through the lightweight ranks.
Why it matters
- A vacant or defended lightweight title is on the line, meaning one fighter walks away as ONE Championship champion on May 15
- Both men bring near-perfect ONE records into the contest, giving the matchup genuine divisional stakes
- The rescheduling keeps the fight intact without any reported changes to the matchup itself, signaling the promotion remains fully committed to staging the bout
