Tang Kai retained his ONE featherweight MMA world championship by knocking out Shamil Gasanov in the fourth round of the main event at ONE Fight Night 43. The Chinese star delivered a decisive finish against the Dagestani contender, extending his reign atop the division.
The victory marks another successful title defense for Tang, who continues to solidify his position as one of the promotion's most dominant champions. Gasanov, known for his grappling prowess, struggled to find answers against Tang's striking throughout the bout.
No specific statistics on strike counts or knockdowns were provided in the source material. According to Yahoo Sports, the fight ended in the fourth round, but exact time and method details beyond the knockout were not disclosed.
The win likely sets up Tang for future high-profile matchups in ONE Championship's stacked featherweight division. Opponents may include top contenders such as Garry Tonon or Thanh Le, though no official announcement has been made.
Some observers may point out that Gasanov's previous wins over elite grapplers were not fully tested here, as Tang's striking kept the fight standing, but the result remains emphatic.