GSP continues to learn and test itself despite leaving the Achthoek eight years ago.
The former UFC champion Welterweight and Middle Weight are generally considered one of the great ones after what Georges St-Pierre could reach.
People still talk about how well St-Pierre it would have done in dream matches against people like Khabib Nurmagomedov with 'Rush' as one of the most rounded hunters in the history of UFC.
While the Canadian icon was possible in 2017 with retirement after St-Pierre Michael Bisping defeated UFC 217 to win the middle weight belt, he still trains regularly after he stepped back from the competition.
During a recent trip to Bangtao in Thailand, the 43-year-old spent some time mixing with one of the most dangerous Muay Thai Strikers in the world.
Nico Carrillo says that Georges St-Pierre surprised him with his ability and knowledge absorbed
Although he fell in his last outing, Nico Carrillo has settled as one of the great names on the Muay Thai schedule of one championship.
The Scottish striker produced four consecutive victories and knockouts to climb to the top of the Bantamweight Division before he was stopped by Nabil Anane last January.
Carrillo quickly returned to the gym where a few weeks after his loss was given the opportunity to use some work with the large Georges St-Pierre who visited Bangtao.
In recent years, the gym has become a popular destination for elite strikers and mixed martial arts, so while 'King of the North' is no stranger to crossing paths with the best fighters in the world, this was different.
In a recent interview with Bloody Elbow, Carrillo thought about the experience of comparing notes with GSP.
“Yes, it was cool. What a nice guy, so sober. Such a modest, nice guy and it was an absolute honor to get some training with him.”
During his career, Georges St-Pierre was often praised to adapt to various opponents thanks to his well-completed skills.
Carrillo reflected this sentiment when he spoke about how great a student was the former champion and admitted that he was surprised with his technical skills.
“Exactly, his mentality to learn. He was just an open book. He was like a sponge, all the information he just took on and walked with it. His technique when he kicked and was so good, I was surprised the way he turned his hip around and so. So I was impressed.”
Nico Carrillo starts fresh on April 4 against a Thai legend
After having had his first loss in one championship, Nico Carrillo has made a big change in his career that will start a new chapter on 4 April.
The Schotsman often had a size and power benefit compared to his Bantamweight opponents and although weighing had not been a problem for him, it got a lot from the 26-year-old during his preparations.
Carrillo makes his debut in the featherweight division at One Fight Night 30, where he meets the Thai legend Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong.
Only the very best are able to pass the elite kickboker with 'Killer Kid' as one of the greats of his generation, but that is exactly what Carrillo is planning to do in his return to Lumpinee Stadium.
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