British fighter Ben Woolliss is slated to make his highly anticipated return to the ring on May 16, with the event being broadcast live on Sky Sports. Woolliss will face off against Petchtanong Petchfergus in a bantamweight kickboxing match at the Lumpinee Stadium in Thailand.
This bout will be part of the ONE Fight Night 43 event, where Woolliss will be pitted against a former ONE bantamweight kickboxing world champion. Despite struggling with long-term health issues, Woolliss made a remarkable debut in the ONE Championship last month, securing a victory over former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion John Lineker in a featherweight kickboxing match. Woolliss's win came as a surprise, as he took down Lineker with a spectacular one-round stoppage, utilizing his damaging low kicks.
The main event of the May 16 card will feature Chinese star Tang Kai as he defends his ONE featherweight MMA world title against Shamil Gasanov. Gasanov boasts a near-flawless record, with a strong stand-up game and grappling expertise that has allowed him to overwhelm his opponents.
Following his recent win, which avenged his only career loss, Gasanov is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming fight.