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Featherweight MMA World Champion

Tang Kai

Weight Limit
154.32 LBS / 70 KG
Height
5'9" FT / 177 CM
Country
Age
28 Y
Team
Sunkin International Fight Club

About Tang Kai

Reigning ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Tang Kai is originally from Shaoyang in China’s Hunan Province. He started his martial arts journey with wrestling while he was studying at a sports university, but he soon fell in love with MMA and began training in other disciplines. 

After pursuing his passion full-time, Tang recognized that he needed better training to fully unlock his vast potential. With that in mind, he made the difficult decision to relocate up north to Shanghai in search of better instruction. Tang soon found the Dragon Warrior Gym, and he has since built upon his wrestling skills under head coach Alex Niu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Marcio Andrade. 

Combining potent striking with excellent takedowns and ground-and-pound, Tang made his professional MMA debut in 2016 after only a year of training. Drawing upon his immense talent, he quickly put together an impressive record with eight knockout victories before signing with ONE Championship. 

Tang’s success continued in the world’s largest martial arts organization, as he demolished six consecutive opponents to earn a shot at Thanh Le’s ONE Featherweight MMA World Championship. And in August 2022, he made history by defeating Le via unanimous decision to claim the belt and become China’s first male to win an MMA World Title. 

Injury then prevented Tang from defending his crown. But at the historic ONE 166: Qatar in March 2024, Tang proved he was the division’s true king when he knocked out Le in stunning fashion.

ONE Championship Records

Event Results

Result Method Round Method and round Opponent Opponent and event Country Date Event
WIN
TKO TKO
R3 (4:48)
TKO
R3 (4:48)
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Thanh Le
United States / Vietnam
United States / Vietnam
ONE 166: Qatar
WIN
Unanimous Decision UD
R5 (5:00)
Unanimous Decision
R5 (5:00)
R5 (5:00) Thanh_Le Avatar 500x345 3
Thanh Le
United States / Vietnam
United States / Vietnam
ONE 160: Ok vs. Lee II
WIN
Knockout KO
R1 (2:07)
Knockout
R1 (2:07)
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Kim Jae Woong
South Korea
South Korea
ONE X
WIN
TKO TKO
R1 (4:03)
TKO
R1 (4:03)
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Yoon Chang Min
South Korea
South Korea
NextGen II
WIN
Knockout KO
R1 (1:59)
Knockout
R1 (1:59)
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Ryogo Takahashi
Japan
Japan
Fists of Fury II
WIN
Unanimous Decision UD
R3 (5:00)
Unanimous Decision
R3 (5:00)
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Keanu Subba
Malaysia
Malaysia
Reign of Dynasties II

Breakdown

Wins - 8
Losses - 0
3
Knockout KO
0
2
TKO TKO
0
3
Unanimous Decision UD
0

Finish Rate

Finishes
5
Finish Rate
63%
Wins
8
Total Bouts
8

Bout Duration

Avg. Bout Duration
09m : 16s
Total Duration
1h : 14m : 11s

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