ONE Championship announces the highly-anticipated rematch between Tang Kai and Thanh Le for the ONE Featherweight MMA World Championship. Get all the details on this exciting title bout and the stacked ONE 166: Qatar card.
| Event | ONE 166: Qatar |
|---|---|
| Date | March 1 |
| Location | Lusail Sports Arena |
| Title Bout | Tang Kai vs Thanh Le – ONE Featherweight MMA World Championship |
The ONE Championship has added another thrilling title bout to the ONE 166: Qatar lineup. Tang Kai and Thanh Le will meet in a highly-anticipated rematch to unify the ONE Featherweight MMA World Championship. Tang previously defeated Le to become China’s first-ever male MMA World Champion, but injuries prevented him from defending the title. Le, on the other hand, claimed the ONE Interim Featherweight MMA World Championship during Tang’s absence. Now, both fighters are eager to prove themselves and emerge as the undisputed featherweight champion. The rematch between Tang Kai and Thanh Le promises to be an exhilarating showdown that fans won’t want to miss. The event will take place at the Lusail Sports Arena on March 1.
ONE Championship Announces Tang Kai vs Thanh Le Rematch
On Tuesday, ONE Championship added another exciting title bout to the star-studded ONE 166: Qatar lineup. The highly-anticipated rematch between Tang Kai and Thanh Le will unify the ONE Featherweight MMA World Championship on March 1.
Thanh Le, the current featherweight king, made a spectacular entrance into ONE with a series of knockout victories. His highlight-reel finishes captivated audiences and solidified his position as the champion. Meanwhile, Tang Kai was steadily climbing up the ranks with his own thrilling performances, setting the stage for their first showdown in August 2022.
In their initial battle, Tang pushed Le to the limit for five grueling rounds. When the final bell rang, Tang emerged victorious, becoming China’s first-ever male MMA World Champion. However, due to injuries, Tang was unable to defend his title, allowing Le to claim the ONE Interim Featherweight MMA World Championship with a swift submission win over Ilya Freymanov at ONE Fight Night 15.
Le wasted no time in calling out Tang for a unification bout during his post-match interview. The Louisiana native is determined to reclaim his title and prove that he is the best featherweight in the world.
The rematch between Tang Kai and Thanh Le is guaranteed to be another barnburner, following their epic first encounter. This thrilling matchup joins the already stacked ONE 166 card, which includes title rematches of Reinier De Ridder vs. Anatoly Malykhin and Jarred Brooks vs. Joshua Pacio.
ONE 166: Qatar will be broadcast live from the Lusail Sports Arena on Friday, March 1. Stay tuned for more fight announcements in the coming weeks.
