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 there Expect 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.com Connect with Col: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/ Email List: https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColCampbell