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Fearing defeat in the final against Dux, Li conceals a salt pill in his waistband before the bout.

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Bloodsport was filmed entirely on location in Hong Kong. Producer Mark Di Salle said he was looking for "a new martial arts star who was a ladies' man, [but Van Damme] appeals to both men and women. On June 26, , Perseverance Records released a limited-edition CD of the soundtrack including, for the first time, the original film versions of the Stan Bush songs. On the second day, Jackson is matched against Chong Li.

Although Jackson comes close to defeating Li, he wastes time gloating, allowing Li to recover and as Jackson turns to finish him, Li brutally beats him.

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A few years later this guy had a falling-out with Frank, and confessed to me that everything he told me about the Kumite was a lie; Frank had coached him in what to say. Bloodsport was produced by Cannon Films and released by Warner Bros. They begin asking around for Dux and track him down to his hotel. On the first day of the tournament, Dux earns the enmity of the ruthless Kumite champion Chong Li after breaking his record for the fastest knockout.

Dux tells her that he has to win in order to become the best he can be. It spawned three direct-to-video sequels. Later it was released on vinyl record by Waxwork Records.

Impressed by Dux's integrity and toughness, Senzo decided to train him alongside his son, Shingo. Frank told me a lot of tall tales, most of which turned out to be bullshit. According to Lettich:. The song was released in the mids as a single containing a vocal and instrumental version. After his Army superiors refuse to let him go, Dux goes absent without leave , says goodbye to his sensei and leaves for Hong Kong.

Although Dux refuses to help her, she sneaks into the arena by agreeing to a date with another spectator. After witnessing the brutality of the tournament, Kent argues with Dux and tries to convince him not to return. On the final day, Li kills his semifinal opponent, much to the consternation of the crowd. Dux falls back on his training from Tanaka, who taught him to fight blindfolded, overcoming the handicap and defeating Li.

Co-writer Sheldon Lettich came up with the idea for the film.

After its release, many of Dux's claims were disputed, including by co-screenwriter Sheldon Lettich , who claimed Dux fabricated his fight record and the existence of the Kumite. It developed a strong cult following , and has been cited as an influence on the development of mixed martial arts. Dux is invited to the Kumite, an illegal martial arts tournament in Hong Kong. When Dux arrives at the Kumite, Helmer and Rawlins are waiting for him, along with Chen and four of his officers.

There was one guy who he introduced me to, named Richard Bender, who claimed to have actually been at the Kumite event and who swore everything Frank told me was true. A chase through the downtown ensues but Dux evades them when they fall into a canal. He's an American hero who fights for justice the American way and kicks the stuffing out of the bad guys.

After Shingo's death, Senzo trains Dux as a member of the Tanaka clan. Helmer and Rawlins arrive in Hong Kong and contact local police inspector Chen. Dux visits Jackson in the hospital and vows to avenge him. As a boy, Dux and a group of his friends broke into Tanaka's home to steal a katana , but Dux was apprehended while returning the katana to its place. Dux becomes involved with American journalist Janice Kent, who is investigating the Kumite.

When they arrive at the Kumite arena, the officials are skeptical but eventually accept them after Dux proves his connection to the Tanaka clan by performing the Dim Mak death touch. Bloodsport was released on VHS , selling , units by When Dux gains the upper hand, Li blinds him by crushing the pill and throwing it into Dux's face. Dux defeats them, but agrees to return with Helmer and Rawlins after the tournament.

It is one of the few films featuring scenes filmed inside Kowloon Walled City before its demolition in Bush's songs are replaced on the soundtrack with alternate versions sung by Paul Delph , who was nominated for a Grammy for this work. But his stories about participating in this so-called "Kumite" event sounded like a great idea for a movie.

It was one of Van Damme's first lead roles and showcased his athletic abilities, launching his career as a mainstream action star. The screenplay is based on many of Dux's claims first covered in the November issue of Black Belt magazine.