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 January 2025, he is ranked #2 in the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai rankings.[1]

He peaked number 1 in the Muay Thai Combat Press Rankings at Welterweight (147 pounds; -67 kilograms).[2]

Biography and career

Early career

Carrillo started combat sport training with boxing before discovering Muay Thai at the age of 15 at the Glasgow Thai Boxing Academy.[3]

Carrillo faced Paul Barbour at a Muay Thai Boxing event on 26 March 2016. Carrillo won by unanimous decision.[4]

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.[5]

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.[6] Carrillo won by unanimous decision.[7]

On 12 February 2021 Carrillo traveled to Dubai for the UAM event where he defeated Muhammadi Jahongir by unanimous decision.[8]

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.[9]

Carrillo faced Jack Kennedy at the Supershowdown 10th Anniversary event in Bolton, England on 24 October 2021 defeating him by first round knockout.[10]

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.[11]

World Champion

On 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.[12]

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.[13]

Carrillo became the WMO Super Welterweight world champion when he defeated Alessio Malatesta by unanimous decision for the vacant title on 12 November 2022.[14]

ONE Championship

On 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.[15]

Carrillo faced Nong-O Hama on 22 December 2023, at ONE Friday Fights 46, winning the bout via second round knockout.[16][17]

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.[18]

Carrillo was scheduled to face Superlek Kiatmuu9 for the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship on January 24, 2025, at ONE 170.[19] However, Superlek withdrew from the bout due to serious knee injury and was replaced by Nabil Anane for the interim title.[20][21] He lost the fight via first round technical knockout.[22]

Carrillo is scheduled to moving up to featherweight against Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong on April 5, 2025, at ONE Fight Night 30.[23]

Titles and achievements

Professional

  • International Combat Organisation
    • 2019 ICO European -65 kg Champion
  • World Boxing Council Muay Thai
    • 2021 WBC Muay Thai European Welterweight Champion
  • World Muaythai Organization
    • 2022 WMO World Super Welterweight (154 lbs) Champion
    • 2023 WMO World Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
    • 2023 WMO Male Fighter of the Year

Fight record

Professional Muay Thai record
27 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 Draw
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2025-01-24 Loss Algeria Nabil Anane ONE 170 Bangkok, Thailand TKO (3 Knockdowns) 1 2:35
For the interim ONE Bantamweight (145 lbs) Muay Thai World title.
2024-07-05 Win Thailand Saemapetch Fairtex ONE Fight Night 23 Bangkok, Thailand TKO (3 Knockdowns) 3 2:03
2023-12-22 Win Thailand Nong-O Hama ONE Friday Fights 46 Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 2 1:28
2023-06-23 Win Thailand Muangthai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym ONE Friday Fights 22, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (3 knockdowns) 2 1:23
2023-04-21 Win Turkey Furkan Karabag ONE Friday Fights 13 Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Punches) 3 2:31
2023-03-04 Win Italy Pasquale Amoroso SuperShowDown Bolton, England Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the WMO World Welterweight (147 lbs) title.
2022-11-12 Win Italy Alessio Malatesta SuperShowDown Bolton, England Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the vacant WMO World Super Welterweight (154 lbs) title.
2022-04-23 Win Thailand Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang Siam Warriors Cork City, Ireland Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2022-03-26 Win France Jeremy Monteiro Combat Fight Series 7 Croydon, England Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the interim ISKA Muay Thai World -65kg title.
2021-12-18 Win Spain Dani Molero MASDA Fight Night Liverpool, England TKO (Doctor stoppage) 3
Wins the WBC Muay Thai European Welterweight title.
2021-10-24 Win United Kingdom Jack Kennedy Supershowdown Bolton, England KO (Left hook + right cross) 1
2021-07-24 Win United Kingdom Mo Abdurahman Combat Fight Series 5 London, England TKO (Punches + elbows) 4 1:28
Wins the ISKA Muay Thai Intercontinental -65kg title.
2021-02-12 Win Uzbekistan Muhammadi Jahongir UAM Dubai, United Arab Emirates Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2019-12-07 Win Spain Gorka Caro VICTORY 5 Gateshead, England KO (Left hook to the body) 1 2:36
Wins the ICO European -65kg title.
2019-08-31 Win Sweden Kenny Hong Lion Fight 59 Gothenburg, Sweden Decision 3 3:00
2019-06-29 Win Portugal Joao Francisco Blitz 6 England Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2019-04-27 Loss Denmark Mikkel Lund Mikenta Fight Night Copenhagen, Denmark KO (Left hook to the body) 2
2019-03-30 Win Spain Alex Dass Rey Evo Thai Boxing Series Glasgow, Scotland Decision (Uannimous) 5 3:00
2017-12-02 Win United Kingdom Shane Farqharson Victory Promotions Gateshead, England KO (Left hook to the body) 4 1:40
2017-10-21 Win Sweden Angelo Pizarro Ultimate Muay Thai 5 United Kingdom KO (High kick)
2017-04-29 Win Poland Patryk Sagan Power of Scotland 24 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
2017-07-01 Loss United Kingdom George Mouzakitis Blitz 4 United Kingdom Decision 5 3:00
2016-10-08 Win United Kingdom Dylan O’hanlon Ultimate Muay Thai 3 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2016-06-25 Win United Kingdom Blitz 3 United Kingdom KO (Low kick)
2016-03-26 Win United Kingdom Paul Barbour Muay Thai Boxing Linwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. ^ "Athlete Rankings | ONE Championship". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Combat Press Muay Thai Rankings: September 2024." Combat Press, https://combatpress.com/2024/09/combat-press-muay-thai-rankings-september-2024/. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
  3. ^ "Glasgow Lives in Lockdown – Nico Carrillo, 21, Scotstoun, professional Thai Boxer". glasgowlive.co.uk. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Muay Thai fighter Nico Carrillo is tipped for the top after eye catching performance". clydebankpost.co.uk. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Interview with Nico Carrillo ahead of return against Alex Dass Rey". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Muay Thai: Nico Carrillo ditches job to follow fighting dream". BBC Sport. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Nico Carrillo Picks up Win Over One of Sweden's Best in Gothenburg". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Nico Carrillo Strolls To Victory At UAM Muay Thai In Dubai". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  9. ^ "ISKA UK CFS 5 Results". iskaworldhq.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  10. ^ "Nico Carrillo Reacts To Knockout Win Over Jack Kennedy". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  11. ^ "NICO CARILLO ENDS THE YEAR ON A HIGH". wbcmuaythai.com. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  12. ^ "Pas de victoire pour Monteiro au CFS 7". headkicknews.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  13. ^ "Nico Carrillo: A Superstar in the Making". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  14. ^ "Sajad Sattarii to Defend WBC World Title Against Nico Carrillo at SuperShowDown". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  15. ^ "Superlek, Sitthichai, Seksan, Carrillo Score Big Wins At ONE Friday Fights 22". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  16. ^ "Nong-O to return against Nico Carrillo in key Muay Thai battle at ONE Friday Fights 46". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  17. ^ Heck, Mike (22 December 2023). "Video: Nico Carrillo obliterates Nong-O with ferocious standing elbow knockout at ONE Friday Fights 46". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  18. ^ Yadav, Ishan (6 July 2024). "Nico Carrillo's Dominant Knockout Over Saemapetch Fairtex at One Fight Night 23, Leaves Fans Impressed- "We Know What Fight Should Be Next"". EssentiallySports. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  19. ^ "Superlek to defend ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title versus Nico Carrillo at ONE 170". | BJPenn.com. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  20. ^ "ONE Championship: Superlek 'out of ONE 170 title fight' vs Nico Carrillo, 'new date arranged'". Bangkok Post. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  21. ^ "ONE Championship: Nico Carrillo to face Nabil Anane in world title clash after Superlek Kiatmoo9 injured". Sky Sports. 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  22. ^ Joseph, Mike (25 January 2025). "ONE 170 Results: Tawanchai, Andrade Retain Gold As Anane Shocks Carrillo To Win Interim World Title". myKhel.com. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  23. ^ "Sitthichai vs. Nico Carrillo Announced For Featherweight Muay Thai Match". Combat Press. 12 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
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