Nico Carrillo got down to topple a Muay Thai legend at ONE Friday Fights 46. That’s exactly what he did. The Scottish striker pasted Nong-O Hama within the second spherical of their bantamweight bout to show he’s among the many elite in ONE Championship‘s bantamweight division.
The consequence was much more particular as a result of the end appeared unlikely after the primary three minutes. Nong-O careened kick after kick into “The King of the North’s” leg, leaving him limping again to his nook between rounds. It appeared as if he could be on borrowed time.
Maybe realizing his leg was broken impressed him to return out extra aggressive. As they exchanged leather-based, Carrillo modified the complexion of the match when he surprised Nong-O. With the Thai star harm, “King of the North” completed him off with a crushing elbow.
“I’m going by this each single day. That provides me confidence to return out and say these items. Look how beat up my leg was, however I’ve received that canine in me. I’ve received no stop in any respect, doesn’t matter how scorching I’m,” Carrillo advised the South China Morning Put up.
The victory places Carrillo proper on the gates of a title shot. Standing atop the bantamweight mountain is Jonathan Haggerty. The potential title tilt could be a large assembly for the UK.
Nevertheless, fellow UK standout Liam Harrison doesn’t imagine will probably be a five-round firefight. “The Hitman” is clearly within the challenger’s camp within the potential matchup. Harrison posted on Twitter that Haggerty could be dethroned emphatically by the proficient Scotsman.
Nobody is thrashing Nico at that weight …haggerty will get splattered
— liam harrison (@LiamBadco) December 22, 2023
Carrillo expressed that the consequence could be the identical for Haggerty because it was for Nong-O after his match. He put “The Common” on discover in his post-match interview, and Britain’s Muay Thai king responded on social media. It appears all the items for this colossal title conflict are falling into place.
With 2024 on the horizon, Haggerty vs. Carrillo is an attractive match to make. As ONE has not too long ago inked a broadcast cope with Sky Sports activities within the UK, it makes it much more appreciable for the area. The ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title showdown is ready as much as be one of many new yr’s most vital bouts.