The ONE Championship lightweight title bout between champion Tang Kai and challenger Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled to May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43. Tang Kai holds a professional record of 19-4 overall and 8-1 in ONE Championship, while Gasanov is 16-1 overall and 6-1 in the promotion. The fight was originally scheduled for a different date, though the original date was not specified in the post. Both fighters are highly ranked in ONE's lightweight division, making this a significant championship matchup. The bout will serve as a featured attraction on the May event card.
The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between champion Tang Kai and challenger Shamil Gasanov has been officially rescheduled to May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43, following a change from its original date.
Tang Kai enters the bout as the reigning ONE lightweight champion, carrying a professional record of 19-4 overall and an impressive 8-1 mark inside the ONE Championship cage. The Chinese standout has established himself as one of the premier featherweight-turned-lightweight competitors in the promotion, and his near-flawless run under the ONE banner underlines his standing as a formidable champion.
Gasanov arrives as a dangerous challenger with a record of 16-1 overall and 6-1 in ONE Championship. The slim blemish on his ledger does little to diminish his credentials as a serious threat in the division, and his strong showing since joining the promotion has earned him this shot at gold.
Why it matters
- The ONE lightweight title is on the line, giving the division clarity at the top of the rankings.
- Both fighters have proven themselves almost exclusively through ONE Championship competition, making this a battle of two of the promotion's most tested lightweights.
- The rescheduled date keeps the title picture moving and gives ONE Fight Night 43 a marquee main event to anchor the card.
