Garry Tonon is officially returning to MMA for the first time in over a year – and he’s doing so in a rematch against Shamil Gasanov!
The bout is scheduled for ONE Fight Night 34 on August 1st, 2025…
And it could have major implications for the ONE Championship featherweight title picture.
The two first met nearly two years ago at ONE Fight Night 12.
At the time, Gasanov was an undefeated rising star, while Tonon was bouncing back from the only loss of his MMA career — a failed title shot.
Despite both fighters having strong moments, it was Tonon who sealed the win with a slick Kneebar, submitting Gasanov in one of the most technically impressive finishes of the year.
Tonon followed that victory with another quick finish — a first-round submission over former champion Martin Nguyen.
Meanwhile, Gasanov rebounded, picking up a win of his own in early 2024 and launching into a four-fight win streak, capped by a recent win over Nguyen as well.
While Tonon hasn’t fought since that streak began, Gasanov has surged up the rankings and now sits ahead of him in the division.
So, with current champion Tang Kai coming off a loss in a non-title bout against Akbar Abdullaev — who missed weight — the division remains open.
Which is why a win here could potentially secure the next title shot for either man.
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