The ONE Championship lightweight title bout between Tang Kai (19-4, 8-1 ONE) and Shamil Gasanov (16-1, 6-1 ONE) has been rescheduled. The fight will now take place on May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43. Tang Kai is the current champion defending his belt against top contender Gasanov, who has been on an impressive run in the organization. The reason for the date change was not specified in the announcement. Both fighters have strong records within ONE Championship, setting up a compelling title matchup. This rescheduling gives both competitors a new target date for their preparation.
The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between champion Tang Kai and top contender Shamil Gasanov has been officially rescheduled, with the bout now set for May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43.
Tang Kai enters the contest carrying an overall professional record of 19-4 and an 8-1 mark inside ONE Championship, where he holds the lightweight title. His organization record alone speaks to a sustained level of excellence at the top of the division.
Gasanov arrives as a formidable challenger, sporting a 16-1 career record with a 6-1 slate in ONE Championship. His run within the organization has positioned him as the clear frontrunner to challenge for gold, and the rescheduled date gives him a firm target to build his camp around.
No reason was provided for the change in date from the original schedule.
Why it matters
- The ONE lightweight title is on the line, meaning a new champion could be crowned or Tang Kai further cements his reign
- Gasanov's 6-1 ONE record makes him one of the most credible challengers the division has produced
- Both fighters now have a confirmed May 15 date, allowing full training camps to lock in around ONE Fight Night 43
