Street Fights to the Underworld’s Hit List | Nick “Special K” Kara
About this episode
Nick “Special K” Kara shares his incredible journey from street fights to redemption and faith.
Nick “Special K” Kara is an OG fighting legend, a world-champion kickboxer whose journey from Melbourne street fights to the wild underbelly of Pattaya, Thailand, and the UFC’s Ultimate Fighter, is one of the wildest and jaw-dropping stories you’ll ever hear. For the first time, Nick opens up about his violent past, addiction, near-death experience, redemption and faith, from starring in cult Muay Thai film Ong-Bak to landing on Melbourne’s underworld hit list and somehow surviving it all. He went from street chaos to movie sets, from world titles to hospital beds, fighting for his life. This is the untold story of a man who lost everything, found faith, and fought his way back. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to climb out of rock bottom and rebuild, this episode will hit hard. Stay till the end as Nick reveals how he finally found peace, purpose, and his reason to keep fighting. If this episode brings anything up for you, you do not have to carry it alone. If you are in Australia, you can contact MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78. Free, confidential support for men, 24 hours a day. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact Lifeline: 13 11 14 🥷 Watch Nick…
People in this episode
Host: Benny Drohan
Guest: Nick “Special K” Kara
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MensLine Australia, Lifeline
Books & works: Ong-Bak
Places: Melbourne, Pattaya, Thailand
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