3 Bouts That Could Steal The Show At ONE Fight Night 43: Tang Vs. Gasanov On Prime Video
The world’s largest martial arts organization returns to Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium with ONE Fight Night 43: Tang vs. Gasanov on Prime Video, another blockbuster edition of its U.S. primetime event series, which broadcasts live this Friday, May 15.
This loaded card features nine high-stakes matches across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling, and it’s topped by a must-see World Title showdown.
In the headline attraction, ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Tang Kai puts his 26 pounds of gold on the line against Shamil “The Cobra” Gasanov in a massive clash that has captured the combat sports world’s attention.
However, beyond the immense gravity attached to the main event, the supporting cast is packed with explosive matchups, international stars, and fearsome finishers who are hungry to make a definitive statement on the global stage.
Plus, the World Title challengers of tomorrow could emerge in U.S. primetime by authoring highlight-reel moments and dominant performances.
With that in mind, here are three bouts that could steal the show at ONE Fight Night 43.
#1 Aslamjon Ortikov Vs. Jordan Estupinan
A flyweight Muay Thai clash between two exciting 23-year-old strikers takes center stage when undefeated Uzbek dynamo Aslamjon Ortikov locks horns with Colombian standout Jordan “Panda Kick” Estupinan.
Ortikov enters the fight as one of the most unstoppable talents on the entire roster, owning a flawless 23-0 record with nine victories in ONE Championship. In fact, his U.S. primetime debut last October serves as the ultimate proof of concept – a decisive and composed victory over former Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Kongthoranee Sor Sommai.
Four knockout performances in the promotion tell the rest of the story. The Sport Club Shakhriyor and TC Muaythai product hits with serious authority, and he has the engine to outlast any opponent who survives the early exchanges.
Standing across from him is one of Colombia’s finest striking exports, however. Estupinan, who trains out of Team JC Fernandez and Team CSK, returns to Muay Thai in search of redemption after his first career loss to “Mister Pepper” Hyu Iwata under kickboxing rules last September.
Before that setback, Estupinan announced his arrival in style with back-to-back triumphs over Freddie Haggerty and Ali Saldoev. The South American owns sharp combinations, and his timing has consistently rewarded patience against opponents who lead with power.
It’s a heavy-hitting, unbeaten star against a sharp-shooting technician on a mission. This could be a three-round thriller or one that ends with a knockout that lights up Lumpinee Stadium at ONE Fight Night 43.
#2 Felipe Lobo Vs. Nontachai Jitmuangnon
Two-time ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title challenger Felipe “Demolition Man” Lobo returns to action to get his career back on track against surging Thai firecracker Nontachai Jitmuangnon, who refuses to wait his turn.
The Brazilian owns 23 career victories and a reputation built on heavy hands, brutal pressure, and the kind of finishing instinct that has earned him two shots at the divisional gold against the very best the division has to offer.
Lobo’s most recent triumph came against fellow World Title challenger Saemapetch Fairtex in their rematch at ONE Fight Night 28 in February 2025. But the 33-year-old went down to “Left Meteorite” Ratchasiesan Laochokcharoen in September, and he arrives at this bantamweight Muay Thai tilt hungrier than ever to get back into the win column.
His path back to the elite of the division runs through Nontachai, who chases his third straight victory inside the squared circle at ONE Fight Night 43. Most recently, he earned the 52nd win of his career via third-round TKO over Turkish bruiser Semih Sah Cindir at ONE Friday Fights 145 in March.
The Thai is solid in close quarters, fluid on the outside, and patient enough to dictate the rhythm against pressure-heavy opponents – a style that may work well against someone of the Brazilian powerhouse’s caliber.
Lobo’s thirst for redemption against the Thai’s momentum is the kind of stylistic clash that almost always delivers fireworks. This one could be a candidate for “Fight of the Night” before the curtain closes.
#3 Johanna Persson Vs. Martyna Dominczak
Former ONE World Title challenger Johanna Persson and rising contender Martyna Dominczak will collide in an all-European atomweight Muay Thai contest that promises to kick off ONE Fight Night 43 in grand fashion and set the tone for the rest of the event.
Persson enters the tussle with 13 wins and a WBC Muay Thai World Title on her resume. The Swede carries genuine knockout power in both hands, the endurance to drag any opponent into deep waters, and the seasoned ring IQ that has come from years of high-level competition.
Though her promotional debut against ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia Hellen Rodrigues last July didn’t go as planned, her composure under fire and willingness to engage with the dangerous Brazilian until the match-winning moment left no doubt about her credentials as an elite operator.
Like Persson, Dominczak steps back into the ring with a score to settle. The 24-year-old came up short in her Muay Thai battle against ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion “The Queen” Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom last December.
However, the Polish fighter – a WMC Muay Thai World Champion – has already brilliantly demonstrated her skills on the global stage. Three wins, including a second-round TKO of Nat “Wondergirl” Jaroonsak in her promotional debut, have established the Legion Glogow warrior as one of the most exciting young strikers in the division.
A pair of top strikers. A pivotal atomweight Muay Thai showdown. This one promises to be the first highlight of an already loaded night in U.S. primetime on Friday, May 15.
