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. Both fighters are near the top of the ONE lightweight division. Tang Kai is the current champion defending his title against Gasanov. The post includes a link to new MMA interviews and podcasts.
The ONE Championship lightweight title fight between Tang Kai and Shamil Gasanov has been rescheduled to May 15, with the bout now set for ONE Fight Night 43 after being moved from its original date.
Tang Kai enters as the reigning ONE lightweight champion, carrying an overall professional record of 19-4 and a strong 8-1 mark inside ONE Championship. He has established himself as one of the most dangerous fighters in the division and will be making a title defense against a challenger who has earned his shot through consistent performances on the roster.
Gasanov brings his own impressive credentials into the contest, holding a 16-1 professional record with a 6-1 showing under the ONE banner. His lone ONE loss has done little to slow his rise, and he arrives at ONE Fight Night 43 as a genuine threat to unseat the champion.
Why it matters
- The ONE lightweight title is on the line, making this among the most significant bouts on the ONE Fight Night 43 card
- Both men have proven themselves at the highest level of the division, with a combined ONE record of 14-2
- A Gasanov victory would install a new champion and reshuffle the top of the lightweight rankings, while a Tang Kai win would further cement his standing as the division's standard-bearer
