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Diogo Reis Vs. Yuki Takahashi, Three More Thrilling Bouts Added To ONE Fight Night 43

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Four elite martial artists return to action against formidable challengers across three disciplines on May 15.

Four explosive matchups has been confirmed for ONE Fight Night 43: Tang vs. Gasanov on Friday, May 15. Reigning ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion Diogo “Baby Shark” Reis faces Yuki Takahashi, former titleholder Petchtanong Petchfergus meets Ben “The Problem” Woolliss in bantamweight kickboxing, Alibeg Rasulov clashes with Lucas Gabriel in a lightweight MMA showdown, and Yosuke Saruta battles Fabio Henrique in strawweight MMA action.

The additions broadcast live in U. S. primetime from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium.

[BA IG POST] In submission grappling, the 24-year-old Reis moves up a division to face the 27-year-old Takahashi in a high-level technical matchup. A two-time ADCC World Champion, Reis has established himself as one of the world’s most dangerous grapplers since making his ONE debut against Shoya Ishiguro in March 2025, submitting him via kimura . He captured the ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Title in December last year by defeating Daiki Yonekura .

View this post on Instagram With a 94-9 career record, Reis seeks his third consecutive promotional victory against his third Japanese grappling opponent. Takahashi makes his ONE debut in the challenging position of facing a reigning World Champion. A career-defining performance will be required to derail “Baby Shark’s” momentum.