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Nico Carrillo
Nico Carrillo (born 17 October 1998) is a Scottish Muay Thai fighter. He is the current WMO Welterweight World Champion and ISKA Muay Thai World 65 kg Champion. As of October 2024, he is ranked #1 in the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai rankings.[1] Biography and careerEarly careerCarrillo started combat sport training with boxing before discovering Muay Thai at the age of 15 at the Glasgow Thai Boxing Academy.[2] Carrillo faced Paul Barbour at a Muay Thai Boxing event on 26 March 2016. Carrillo won by unanimous decision.[3] On 2 December 2017 Carrillo faced Shane Farqharson at Victory Promotions. He won the fight by fourth round knockout with a body shot. Carrillo was unable to compete during the year 2018 due to recurring injuries.[4] Carrillo was scheduled to face Kenny Hong in Sweden on 31 August 2019 at Lion Fight 59. At this occasion Carrillo would decide to pursue a full time fighting career.[5] Carrillo won by unanimous decision.[6] On 12 February 2021 Carrillo traveled to Dubai for the UAM event where he defeated Muhammadi Jahongir by unanimous decision.[7] On 24 July 2021 Carillo faced Mo Abduraham at Combat Fight Series 5 for the ISKA Muay Thai Intercontinental 65 kg title. Carrillo won the fight by technical knockout in the fourth round.[8] Carrillo faced Jack Kennedy at the Supershowdown 10th Anniversary event in Bolton, England on 24 October 2021 defeating him by first round knockout.[9] On 21 December 2021 Carillo faced Dani Molero for the WBC Muay Thai European Welterweight title. He won the fight by third round technical knockout on advice of the ringside doctor due the multiple cuts on his opponent's face.[10] World ChampionOn 26 March 2022 Carrillo faced Jeremy Monteiro for the vacant ISKA Muay Thai World 65 kg title at the Combat Fight Series 7 event. Carrillo won the fight by unanimous decision to capture the title.[11] Carrillo faced a Thai champion for the first time when he met Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang 23 April 2022 at Siam Warriors. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[12] Carrillo became the WMO Super Welterweight world champion when he defeated Alessio Malatesta by unanimous decision for the vacant title on 12 November 2022.[13] ONE ChampionshipOn 24 March 2023 Carillo announced that he had signed a contract with the ONE Championship organization, making his debut at ONE Friday Fights 13 on 21 April 2023 against Furkan Karabag, winning the bout via TKO in the third round. Carrillo faced Muangthai P.K.Saenchai on 23 June 2023, at ONE Friday Fights 22, winning the bout in the second round after knocking him down three times in the round.[14] Carrillo faced Nong-O Hama on 22 December 2023, at ONE Friday Fights 46, winning the bout via second round knockout.[15][16] Carrillo faced Saemapetch Fairtex on 6 July 2024 at ONE Fight Night 23, defeating him via TKO after scoring three knockdowns in the third round.[17] Carrillo is scheduled to face Superlek Kiatmuu9 for the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship on January 24, 2025, at ONE 170.[18] Titles and achievementsProfessional
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