December 17, 2023
Learn about Nico Carrillo, the prominent Scottish Muay Thai fighter, known as the King of the North. Discover his career highlights, championships, and fighting style.
Nico Carrillo - Scottish Muay Thai Champion
Nico "King of the North" Carrillo
Date of Birth: 17 October 1998 (Age 25)
Nationality: Scottish
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: 29 Total (25 Wins, 3 Losses, 1 Draw)
Notable Titles:
- 2021 ISKA Muay Thai Intercontinental -65 kg Champion
- 2022 ISKA Muay Thai World 65 kg Champion
- 2019 ICO European -65 kg Champion
- 2021 WBC Muay Thai European Welterweight Champion
- 2022 WMO World Super Welterweight (154 lbs) Champion
- 2023 WMO World Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Career Highlights:
- Won against Paul Barbour by unanimous decision (2016)
- Victorious over Shane Farqharson by fourth round KO (2017)
- Defeated Muhammadi Jahongir by unanimous decision in Dubai (2021)
- Won the ISKA Muay Thai Intercontinental 65 kg title against Mo Abduraham by TKO (2021)
- Knocked out Jack Kennedy in the first round at Supershowdown (2021)
- Captured the ISKA Muay Thai World 65 kg title from Jeremy Monteiro (2022)
- Defeated Alessio Malatesta for the WMO Super Welterweight world title (2022)
- Signed with ONE Championship, winning debut against Furkan Karabag via TKO (2023)
- Knocked down Muangthai P.K.Saenchai three times for a second round win (2023)
