Bloodsport 1988

Jean-Claude Van Damme (Kickboxer) is Frank Dux, a righteous Army officer hell bent on competing in the super secret, Kumate. Though only spoken of in whispers and shadows, this totally secret event takes place in Hong Kong and is by invite only. Thanks goodness Dux was trained by a well respected Japanese martial artist; entry permitted.

To win, Dux must compete in successive battles where death and severe injury is imminent. Along his journey he meets Ray Jackson (Donald Gibb Revenge of the Nerds) and they become fast friends who know they may have to meet head to head in competition. He also has US Federal Agents (Forest Whitaker Platoon, Good Morning, Vietnam) on his trail, trying to bring him back to the Army before he gets hurt or worse.

But don't forget love, a reporter (Leah Ayers of many 70s and 80s TV shows including The Love Boat, Hill Street Blues, The A-Team) connects with Dux as she tries to gain entry into the shadow world.  Since every 80's fighter needs a love interest for that extra tension, this awesome couple doesn't take long to meld. 

But there is a bogus bad dude who skirts the rules and totally over achieves by defeating his opponents and then killing them. He is gunning for Dux, but first, he has to put a hurting on Jackson. 

In the mean time, Ms Reporter is contacting the Feds as she worries for her man, Jackson has been injured, and Dux is having a hard time getting to the event. Will Dux forgive the reporter? Will the Feds prevent the fight of the century? Will Jackson recover?

Find out in Bloodsport.