Gasan Gindra vs Ben Longstaff Set for High-Stakes UK Kickboxing Bout With ONE Championship Opportunity on the Line
A major opportunity is up for grabs on February 28 as UK-based strikers Gasan Gindra and Ben Longstaff square off in a kickboxing bout taking place under the banner of Hitman Fight League. The fight is tied to the Road To ONE pathway, with a potential contract from ONE Championship firmly in focus.
Gindra enters the contest unbeaten at 4–0 in K1 kickboxing, steadily building attention for his calm, expressive approach to striking. Longstaff comes in with a 3–2 kickboxing record, forged through demanding matchups that have tested his toughness and conditioning. The contrast in experience and momentum makes this a compelling matchup on the Hitman Fight League card.
The bout will be contested under kickboxing rules, a key factor given both athletes’ K1 backgrounds. With limited clinch work allowed, the fight is expected to play out primarily at range and in open exchanges, placing a premium on footwork, timing, and ring control.
What is Road to ONE?
Road To ONE (RTO) is a global recruitment league that hosts martial arts events all over the world. These events feature each region’s most promising homegrown talent, and often include single-elimination tournaments where these martial artists compete to win a six-figure contract with ONE Championship.
The initiative has established itself as a legitimate pathway for emerging fighters to reach ONE’s international roster, with standout performances often accelerating careers onto the global stage.
In the build-up to the fight, Gindra has made his confidence clear. Speaking on YouTube, he downplayed Longstaff’s overall threat, saying, “I think he is only a one trick pony!” The remark has added extra intrigue to the matchup and increased the tension heading into fight night.
Stylistically, Gindra is known for operating at range, using a flamboyant and fluid kickboxing style built around movement, creativity, and precision striking. He prefers to control distance and dictate the pace rather than engage in sustained brawls. Longstaff, on the other hand, looks to break opponents down by constantly pressing forward, applying pressure and forcing exchanges to wear them down over time.
That clash of styles could define the outcome. If Gindra can keep the fight at long range, his timing and variety may prove decisive. If Longstaff succeeds in closing the distance and maintaining pressure, he could disrupt Gindra’s rhythm and turn the contest into a physically demanding battle.
Set for February 28 at Hitman Fight League, this bout perfectly captures the spirit of Road To ONE. Two developing fighters, contrasting approaches, and a genuine shot at a life-changing opportunity on the world stage.
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