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Italy Nicolo Solli, known as "The Monkey King," is a professional mixed martial artist recognized for his technical fighting style and competitive performances in organizations like Bellator MMA and Cage Warriors.
Nicolo Solli is an Italian MMA professional and Bellator fighter who is an athlete partner with Phantom Athletics, a brand specializing in fight sports equipment. This partnership involves Solli sharing his career insights and favorite equipment.
Nicolo Solli is available on Cameo, offering personalized videos. He joined the platform in November 2021, providing video content in Italian, English, and Spanish.
Nicolo Solli was born on October 29, 1997, in Rimini, Italy. He developed an early interest in mixed martial arts and began his training, eventually joining the prominent SBG Ireland association. His professional MMA career commenced on March 9, 2019, where he secured his debut victory at Venator FC 5 against Alessio Tuppini via submission (armbar) in the first round. This early success set the tone for his career, emphasizing his grappling skills. Solli continued to build his professional record, securing a TKO victory against Simon Ridgeway at Bellator Birmingham in May 2019, and another submission win against Daniel Cassell at Bellator 230 in October 2019 using a triangle choke.
Throughout his career, Solli has competed in significant events, including multiple appearances for Bellator MMA and Cage Warriors. A notable milestone was his split decision win against Bourama Camara at Bellator 287 in October 2022, which showcased his ability to win close contests. He has faced various opponents across the welterweight division, demonstrating his adaptability and resilience in the cage. His recent activity includes a submission victory over Sulo Hilaj at Cage Warriors 189 in May 2025 and a unanimous decision win against Daniel Karlsson at Cage Warriors 195 in October 2025. These fights add to his professional record of 6 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no contest.
Solli maintains a consistent presence in the mixed martial arts scene, with a focus on continuous improvement and strategic competition. His fighting style, often highlighted by his nickname “The Monkey King,” reflects an agile and persistent approach. He has consistently ranked within the welterweight division, with a highest quarterly ranking of #653 Welterweight on October 1, 2025. Solli’s journey in MMA includes both victories and learning experiences, such as his unanimous decision loss to George Hardwick in Bellator Milan in September 2020 and a TKO loss to Romain Debienne at Bellator 299 in September 2023, events which are part of his overall career progression.
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