KHC 192 - Nico Carrillo
From Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective by Cameron Hanes
April 30, 2026 · 1h 47m · Season 1 · Episode 192
About this episode
Nico Carrillo shares his journey in combat sports, discussing his upbringing, training experiences, and aspirations.
Nico Carrillo - ONE championship world champ, Scottish Muay Thai fighter. He is a WMO Welterweight World Champion and ISKA Muay Thai World 65kg Champion. Join us for a conversation about Nico’s journey from growing up without a father figure to discovering his passion for combat sports. He discusses his early fights, training experiences in Thailand versus more intentional modern methods, and his relentless drive to chase a lasting legacy in fighting while motivating others. Follow Nico: https://www.instagram.com/nicocarrillo_kotn/ Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Scotland, Football, and How Nico Got into Fighting 00:05:08 – No Male Role Models: Growing up Without a Father 00:10:40 – First Fights & Nico’s Trainer 00:14:54 – How Thailand Trains vs Training with Intention 00:18:46 – Nico’s Belt, Carrying the Rock, and Shooting at the Bow Rack 00:22:35 – Never Finished: Nico’s MMA Goals 00:30:05 – “Fighter Face”, Avoiding the Damage, and UFC Fights 00:34:10 – Talking Smack and Marketing in Fighting…
People in this episode
Host: Cameron Hanes
Guest: Nico Carrillo
Topics covered
- combat sports
- Muay Thai
- personal journey
- training methods
- legacy
- motivation
Keywords
- Nico Carrillo
- Muay Thai
- ONE Championship
- MMA
- training
- legacy
- combat sports
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ONE Championship, WMO, ISKA
Places: Scotland, Thailand
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