ONE Fight Night 43: Tang Kai Defends Featherweight Title Against Shamil Gasanov In Bangkok

ONE Fight Night 43 delivered high drama in Bangkok. The card aired live on Prime Video in U.S. primetime. The show ran on 15 May at Lumpinee Stadium, Thailand. Tang Kai headlined, defending the ONE Featherweight MMA World Championship. He stopped Shamil Gasanov by TKO at 2:41 of round four.

Gasanov entered as perhaps Tang's most complete featherweight challenger. China's first male MMA world champion neutralised his varied skills. Tang's persistent low kicks chipped away through the early rounds. One kick finally buckled Gasanov's leg late in the fourth. Tang swarmed with punches until the referee stopped the contest. Elsewhere, standout wins came from Petchtanong, Reis, Ortikov, and Adiwang.

Former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing king Petchtanong Petchfergus outpointed Ben Woolliss. He relied on sharp left hands and heavy low kicks. Petchtanong even invited Woolliss to target his lead leg. He then countered with a crushing left kick that wobbled Woolliss.

Decision wins across Muay Thai and kickboxing

Earlier, Nontachai Jitmuangnon defeated Felipe Lobo by unanimous decision. Their bantamweight Muay Thai clash featured steady pressure from the Thai veteran. Luo Chao then edged Denis Souza Jr. by split decision. The featherweight kickboxing bout stayed competitive until the final bell. Martyna Dominczak later topped Johanna Persson in an atomweight Muay Thai unanimous decision.

ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling king Diogo "Baby Shark" Reis moved up. He met Yuki Takahashi in a bantamweight submission grappling showdown. Reis dominated position, taking the back and securing body triangles. He chased rear-naked chokes and a late armbar throughout ten minutes. Judges rewarded his control with a clear unanimous decision.

Ortikov, Henrique and Adiwang score finishes

Aslamjon "El Pantera" Ortikov kept his unbeaten record in style. He stopped Jordan Estupinan by TKO at 2:06 of round two. Their flyweight Muay Thai clash turned when Ortikov scored three knockdowns. A left hand inside the clinch caused the first fall. Four hooks brought another count, before a final barrage ended matters.

Fabio "The Giant" Henrique rebounded after defeat in his debut. He faced former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Yosuke "The Ninja" Saruta. Early in round two, Saruta attempted a takedown near the fence. He landed awkwardly on his elbow and could not continue. Henrique claimed the TKO win at just 39 seconds.

Lito Adiwang announced his bantamweight MMA debut with a rapid finish. He blitzed Eko Roni Saputra, forcing a TKO at 0:34 of round one. Wild hooks sent Saputra back, then ten unanswered punches followed. The referee stepped in, moving Adiwang to 18-6 overall. He stated plans to return to flyweight after this win.

Official ONE Fight Night 43 results

The event at Lumpinee Stadium featured nine bouts across styles. Fans saw MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling contests. Below are the official ONE Fight Night 43 results. All bouts were scheduled for three rounds or equivalent durations.