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 scheduled for a different date but has now been moved. Tang Kai and Gasanov are both top contenders in the ONE lightweight division. This title fight is expected to be a major event for the promotion. No reason for the rescheduling has been provided.
The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between Tang Kai and Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled, with the promotion confirming the bout will now take place on May 15 at ONE Fight Night 43.
No reason has been provided for the change in date. The matchup remains one of the most anticipated lightweight contests on ONE Championship's 2026 calendar.
Tang Kai enters the fight carrying a 19-4 overall record with an 8-1 mark inside ONE Championship. The Chinese featherweight-turned-lightweight has established himself as one of the division's premier strikers and earned his shot at gold through consistent performances at the top of the rankings.
Gasanov brings a 16-1 overall record and a 6-1 ledger in ONE Championship to the contest. The Russian fighter has carved out a reputation as a dangerous and well-rounded competitor, with his single ONE loss doing little to slow his ascent through the lightweight division.
Why it matters
- The ONE lightweight title is on the line, making this one of the organization's most significant bouts of the year
- Both men are undefeated or near-undefeated within ONE Championship, meaning the loser faces a steep climb back to a title opportunity
- A striker versus grappler dynamic between two elite competitors promises a compelling stylistic contest at ONE Fight Night 43
