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The film was famously marketed as a based on the life of martial artist Frank Dux.

: One popular legend says Van Damme secured the role by performing a signature high kick in front of producer Menahem Golan outside a restaurant. BLOODSPORT - SENZA ESCLUSIONE DI COLPI

: Over the years, many of Dux's claims have been heavily disputed or debunked by historians and even his own co-screenwriter, Sheldon Lettich. Research into military and CIA records has found no evidence of his clandestine service, and the very existence of the Kumite as described remains unproven. Rise of "The Muscles from Brussels" The film was famously marketed as a based

: Dux alleged he was an undercover CIA operative who fought in a secret, multi-style tournament in Hong Kong called the Kumite, setting world records for the fastest knockout and most consecutive knockouts. Research into military and CIA records has found

: The initial cut of the film was reportedly so poor that it sat on a shelf for nearly two years. Van Damme himself assisted in re-editing the movie to emphasize the action, which ultimately saved the project and turned it into a sleeper hit. Production & Impact

Bloodsport served as the global debut for , who was 27 at the time.