| Nico Carrillo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 October 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb; 10.2 st) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Team | Deachkalek Muay Thai Academy |
| Trainer | J.P Gallagher |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 30 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Nico Carrillo is a Scottish Muay Thai fighter. He is the current WMO Welterweight World Champion, WMO Super Welterweight World Champion and ISKA Muay Thai World 65 kg Champion. As of October 12, 2023, he is ranked #5 in the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai rankings.[1]
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.[2]
Carrillo faced Paul Barbour at a Muay Thai Boxing event on March 26, 2016. Carrillo won by unanimous decision.[3]
On December 2, 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 February 12, 2021 Carrillo traveled to Dubai for the UAM event where he defeated Muhammadi Jahongir by unanimous decision.[7]
On July 24, 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 October 24, 2021 defeating him by first round knockout.[9]
On December 21, 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 Champion
On March 26, 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 April 23, 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 November 12, 2022.[13]
ONE Championship
On March 24, 2023 Carillo announced that he had signed a contract with the ONE Championship organization, making his debut at ONE Friday Fights 13 on April 21, 2023 against Furkan Karabag, winning the bout via TKO in the third round.
Carrillo faced Muangthai P.K.Saenchai on June 23, 2023, at ONE Friday Fights 22, winning the bout in the second round after knocking him down three times in the round.[14]
Carrilo is scheduled to face Nong-O Hama on December 22, 2023, at ONE Friday Fights 46.[15]
Titles and achievements
Professional
- International Sport Kickboxing Association
- 2021 ISKA Muay Thai Intercontinental -65 kg Champion
- 2022 ISKA Muay Thai World 65 kg Champion
- 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
- ONE Championship
- Performance of the Night (two times) Muangthai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym and Furkan Karabag
Fight record
| 26 Wins, 3 Losses, 1 Draw | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-22 | Win |  Nong-O Hama | ONE Friday Fights 46 | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 2 | 1:28 | |
| 2023-06-23 | Win | Muangthai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym | ONE Friday Fights 22, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (3 knockdowns) | 2 | 1:23 | |
| 2023-04-21 | Win |  Furkan Karabag |
ONE Friday Fights 13 | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Punches) | 3 | 2:31 | |
| 2023-03-04 | Win |  Pasquale Amoroso | SuperShowDown | Bolton, England | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the WMO World Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 2022-11-12 | Win | Alessio Malatesta | SuperShowDown | Bolton, England | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the vacant WMO World Super Welterweight (154 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 2022-04-23 | Win | Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang | Siam Warriors | Cork City, Ireland | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-03-26 | Win |  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 |  Dani Molero | MASDA Fight Night | Liverpool, England | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 3 | ||
| Wins the WBC Muay Thai European Welterweight title. | ||||||||
| 2021-10-24 | Win |  Jack Kennedy | Supershowdown | Bolton, England | KO (Left hook + right cross) | 1 | ||
| 2021-07-24 | Win | 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 |  Muhammadi Jahongir | UAM | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-12-07 | Win | 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 |  Kenny Hong | Lion Fight 59 | Gothenburg, Sweden | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-06-29 | Win |  Joao Francisco | Blitz 6 | England | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-04-27 | Loss |  Mikkel Lund | Mikenta Fight Night | Copenhagen, Denmark | KO (Left hook to the body) | 2 | ||
| 2019-03-30 | Win | Alex Dass Rey | Evo Thai Boxing Series | Glasgow, Scotland | Decision (Uannimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-12-02 | Win | Shane Farqharson | Victory Promotions | Gateshead, England | KO (Left hook to the body) | 4 | 1:40 | |
| 2017-10-21 | Win | Angelo Pizarro | Ultimate Muay Thai 5 | United Kingdom | KO (High kick) | |||
| 2017-04-29 | Win |  Patryk Sagan | Power of Scotland 24 | Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland | ||||
| 2017-07-01 | Loss | George Mouzakitis | Blitz 4 | United Kingdom | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-10-08 | Win | Dylan O’hanlon | Ultimate Muay Thai 3 | Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-06-25 | Win | | Blitz 3 | United Kingdom | KO (Low kick) | |||
| 2016-03-26 | Win | Paul Barbour | Muay Thai Boxing | Linwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References
- ↑ "Athlete Rankings | ONE Championship". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ↑ "Glasgow Lives in Lockdown – Nico Carrillo, 21, Scotstoun, professional Thai Boxer". glasgowlive.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "Muay Thai fighter Nico Carrillo is tipped for the top after eye catching performance". clydebankpost.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "Interview with Nico Carrillo ahead of return against Alex Dass Rey". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "Muay Thai: Nico Carrillo ditches job to follow fighting dream". bbc.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "Nico Carrillo Picks up Win Over One of Sweden's Best in Gothenburg". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "Nico Carrillo Strolls To Victory At UAM Muay Thai In Dubai". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "ISKA UK CFS 5 Results". iskaworldhq.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "Nico Carrillo Reacts To Knockout Win Over Jack Kennedy". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "NICO CARILLO ENDS THE YEAR ON A HIGH". wbcmuaythai.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "Pas de victoire pour Monteiro au CFS 7". headkicknews.com. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ↑ "Nico Carrillo: A Superstar in the Making". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ↑ "Sajad Sattarii to Defend WBC World Title Against Nico Carrillo at SuperShowDown". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.