‘That One Shot In The Chaos’ – Tang Kai Ready To Prove He Remains The Best In The World Against Shamil Gasanov

Tang has heard it all before. He has studied his challenger closely, and the respect he carries for Gasanov as a martial artist does not come close to shaking his absolute belief in his own weapons.

He said:

“He’s a good wrestler, very well rounded. One of the best in the world. We already know each other from Tiger Muay Thai. I think he must have studied my style for quite a long time. So let’s see what he brings to the table.

“[It’s] hard to say he has any weakness; I think he’s good both with the striking and grappling. But I’m also confident with my hands, when I land it, it’s over for anybody.”

This matchup shapes up as a classic striker-versus-grappler chess match, with Tang’s dynamite hands and heavy ground-and-pound on one side, and Gasanov’s world-class submission arsenal on the other.

When asked to identify his single biggest advantage in that equation, the champion did not hesitate.

He said:

“The timing of that one shot in the chaos, that’s what I always do.”

Tang Kai Targets Finish But Ready For Five-Round War

Tang knows exactly what a victory over Shamil Gasanov would mean, not just for his championship reign, but for how the world views him as a fighter.

The ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion returns to the ring hungry, highly motivated, and with plenty left to prove to himself and the rest of the division. A dominant performance against one of the most dangerous challengers on the roster would silence every lingering doubt and serve as the clearest possible reminder of just how elite China’s finest mixed martial artist truly is.

Tang explained:

“It would mean that I’m still the Tang Kai that everyone missed. Shamil is one of the best and by defeating him, I can prove I’m still at the top of the division.”

The fiery Chinese featherweight is not fixated on exactly how the victory comes.

A highlight-reel finish would thrill the fans packed into Lumpinee Stadium and the massive global audience watching around the world, but Tang is structurally built for every scenario this fight could present.

The 30-year-old concluded:

“Of course I would love to deliver a finish for the fans, but I’m also prepared for a five-round war. We’ll see what happens.

“Let’s put on a great show for the fans. We have all been waiting for this moment far too long. And when we get in the ring, let’s leave with no regrets.”

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