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 qualifying
- The mentors and role models who helped shape his mindset and discipline
- The financial realities of building a career in combat sports
- How Nico developed his devastating body shots and skilful clinch work
- What it meant to defeat legends like Nong-O in ONE Championship
- How he bounced back from a first-round loss to Nabil and the decision to move up a weight class
- Why he stays lean, focused, and fight-ready year-round
- Nico’s love for ultra-marathons and what running teaches him about mental toughness
- The influence of David Goggins and how tools like visualisation
- Why we live in a fortunate to learn from experts on podcasts like Alex Hormozi & Chris Williamson
- The 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 UK
- The 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.
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Connect with Nico:
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/nicocarrillo_kotn/
Website - www.nicomuaythai.com
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