Following his impressive debut in the ONE Championship, Britain's Ben Woolliss is scheduled to return to action on May 16, with the event being broadcast live on Sky Sports. Woolliss will face Petchtanong Petchfergus in a bantamweight kickboxing match at the Lumpinee Stadium in Thailand. This bout will be part of ONE Fight Night 43, where Woolliss will be up against a former bantamweight kickboxing world champion. Despite struggling with health issues, Woolliss has persevered and recently made his promotional debut.
He took on his first assignment on short notice, defeating former bantamweight MMA world champion John Lineker in a featherweight kickboxing match with a one-round stoppage. Woolliss's victory was notable for his effective use of low kicks. The main event of the May 16 card will feature Tang Kai defending his ONE featherweight MMA world title against Shamil Gasanov. Gasanov boasts a strong record, with a well-rounded skillset that includes powerful striking, grappling, and submission abilities, making him a formidable opponent for Kai.