315) Nico Carrillo - My Journey to Muay Thai Glory

Today’s conversation is with Nico Carrillo.Nico Carrillo is one of the most dangerous Muay Thai fighters on the planet and a rising star in ONE Championship. Known as “The King of The North,” Nico’s story is one of redemption, discipline, and relentless self-belief.We go back to where it all started—growing up in Scotstoun, falling into the gang lifestyle, and being involved in a serious incident in his teens.Expect to learn:How Muay Thai became the path that pulled Nico out of gang life and led to full-time fighting—quitting his electrician trade just a month before qualifyingThe mentors and role models who helped shape his mindset and disciplineThe financial realities of building a career in combat sportsHow Nico developed his devastating body shots and skilful clinch workWhat it meant to defeat legends like Nong-O in ONE ChampionshipHow he bounced back from a first-round loss to Nabil and the decision to move up a weight classWhy he stays lean, focused, and fight-ready year-roundNico’s love for ultra-marathons and what running teaches him about mental toughnessThe influence of David Goggins and how tools like visualisationWhy we live in a fortunate to learn from experts on podcasts like Alex Hormozi & Chris WilliamsonThe impact of his strength and conditioning coach Ross McGaffney and his close relationship with his coach JP Gallacher  His thoughts on being a role model and the message he’d give to directionless young men in the UKThe mindset required to reach the top of combat sports and stay thereExpect inspiration, hard truths, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to make it to the top in combat sports.Today’s episode is optimised by Puresport.You can save 10% using code CAMBRO10 – https://bit.ly/3RmVT0V Connect with Nico:Insta - https://www.instagram.com/nicocarrillo_kotn/Website - www.nicomuaythai.comConnect with Col:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/Email List: https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambroPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColCampbell