: One popular legend says Van Damme secured the role by performing a signature high kick in front of producer Menahem Golan outside a restaurant.
The film was famously marketed as a based on the life of martial artist Frank Dux. 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" : One popular legend says Van Damme secured
: 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
