“Most dangerous fighter in the division” - Fans hyped for Nico Carrillo’s potential barnburner against Nabil Anane at ONE 170

Fans have every reason to be excited as Nico Carrillo gears up for his next big outing at ONE 170 on January 24.

The Scottish striker will face off against Nabil Anane for the ONE interim bantamweight Muay Thai world championship in a five-round showdown slated to happen at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

ONE Championship took to Instagram to highlight Carrillo's remarkable winning streak, sharing an infographic that captured the attention and praise of fans:

Check out the reactions in the comment section:

"Done in 1!!! Still undefeated most dangerous fighter in the division."

"This one should be a banger."

"He is Mr. ONE Championship."

"Nico will knock him out in round 2."

"Nico Carrillo will get another W. How many other fighters do you see doing ultra marathons on their day-offs? Lad's a machine."

‘King of North’ has been an unstoppable force in the world's largest martial arts organization, boasting an unblemished finishing rate that solidifies his reputation as a serious contender.

Though Carrillo entered the promotion with a strong reputation, he still had to prove himself through the weekly ONE Friday Fights series. He made an emphatic debut in April 2023, dominating Furkan Karabag with a third-round stoppage.

Just two months later, Carrillo earned a spot on the main roster and a $100,000 contract with a sensational second-round TKO victory over Muangthai PK Saenchai.

Upon securing his place among ONE's elite, he was immediately tested, facing former ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion Nong-O Hama. Against all expectations, he stunned the world by knocking out the Thai legend in the first round of their December 2023 encounter.

Carrillo's rise continued in July 2024 when he delivered a second-round destruction of Saemapetch Fairtex, positioning himself as the leading contender for a world title shot.

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Nico Carrillo, Nabil Anane to battle for ONE 172 date with Superlek

Nico Carrillo was initially scheduled to face Superlek Kiatmoo9 for the lineal crown at ONE 170, but the Thai megastar withdrew due to a knee injury.

As a result, Carrillo will now take on Nabil Anane for the interim bantamweight Muay Thai strap on the same card, with the winner slated to duke it out with Superlek in a world title unification contest at ONE 172 on March 23