ONE Fight Night 42 to be Headlined by Featherweight MMA Title Bout

ONE Championship has confirmed the headliner for ONE Fight Night 42. Reigning ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Tang Kai puts his gold on the line against Russian contender Shamil Gasanov in a title fight that pits China’s finest MMA export against one of the division’s most dangerous forces.

The event takes place on Friday, April 10, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Tang steps into the main event looking to make the second successful title defense of his reign, while Gasanov arrives on a five-bout winning streak and with the momentum of a career-defining victory already behind him.

Two fighters operating at the top of their games, carrying contrasting styles and burning ambitions, will collide for featherweight MMA gold.  ONE Fight Night 42 is set to deliver a night worth remembering.

Tang Looks to Reassert His Authority at ONE Fight Night 42

Tang Kai has written his name into Chinese martial arts history as the country’s first male MMA World Champion, and the 30-year-old from Sunkin International Fight Club is determined to add more chapters to that story in Bangkok.

The Chinese star’s path to the ONE Featherweight MMA World Title was built on six consecutive victories over well-established stars after his ONE debut, eventually earning him a shot at then-champion Thanh Le – a five-round war he won via unanimous decision in 2022. After injuries kept him sidelined and Thanh Le claimed the interim title, Tang returned in 2024 to finish the rematch by TKO and unify the belts.

His 8-1 ONE record and 63 percent finishing rate across his five stoppages inside the Circle paint the picture of a champion who rarely needs the judges to weigh in. Tang holds a 19-3 career record overall, and his boxing-based approach has proven capable of dismantling a wide variety of opponents at the highest level.

Gasanov Arrives at ONE Fight Night 42 in Career-Best Form

Gasanov represents one of the most credible threats the featherweight division has produced in recent memory. The 30-year-old Russian, who trains out of Peresvet Fight Team and Tiger Muay Thai, brings a wrestling-heavy style into the ONE Fight Night 42 main event that has proven consistently difficult for opponents to solve throughout his career.

His 18-1 overall record and 6-1 mark in ONE Championship reflect a fighter who has steadily climbed the ranks without accumulating the kind of losses that derail title campaigns.

What makes Gasanov’s case for the belt particularly compelling is the nature of his five-bout winning streak. He capped the run in 2025 by avenging his only career loss, edging out American grappler Garry Tonon in a result that closed the one open chapter in an otherwise flawless story. With his unfinished business settled and the ONE Featherweight MMA World Title in front of him, the Russian arrives in Bangkok with every reason to believe April 10 is his moment.

Boxer Versus Wrestler Battle

Tang’s boxing pedigree and finishing ability on the feet have formed the backbone of his entire ONE Championship run, and his combination punching has consistently troubled opponents who struggle to keep pace with his output and precision.

Gasanov, by contrast, built his career by imposing his wrestling on fighters who prefer to keep it standing, and his ability to drag bouts to the mat neutralizes the striking advantages of even the most dangerous featherweights.

ONE Fight Night 42 takes place on Friday, April 10, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Stay tuned to MMASucka for full broadcast details as they are confirmed.