Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. The first documented use of the term mixed martial arts was in a review of UFC 1 by television critic Howard Rosenberg in 1993.
Bloodsport is a 1988 American martial arts sports action film directed by Newt Arnold and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Leah Ayres, Forest Whitaker, Donald Gibb, Roy Chiao and Bolo Yeung. The film centers on Frank Dux, a United States Army Captain and ninjutsu practitioner, who competes in an underground full-contact martial arts tournament called the Kumite in Hong Kong. Based on Dux's real-life claims, the film was marketed as a true story. It was one of Van Damme's first lead roles and showcased his abilities, launching his career as a mainstream action star.
William Penn University is a private university in Oskaloosa, Iowa. It was founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1873 as Penn College. In 1933, the name was changed to William Penn College, and finally to William Penn University in 2000.
Matt Arroyo is an American former professional mixed martial artist. He was featured on the Ultimate Fighting Championship reality television show The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra, fighting on Team Serra. He fights out of Tampa, Florida with Gracie Tampa, under Royce Gracie black belt Rob Kahn.
Iouri Bekichev is a Russian mixed martial artist. He competed in the Light heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions.
Yuriy Kochkine is a Russian mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight division.
Mario Borzic is a mixed martial artist. He competed in the Middleweight division.
Jonny van Wanrooy is a Dutch mixed martial artist. He competed in the Middleweight division.
Fred van Doesburg is a Dutch mixed martial artist.
Dave van der Veen is a Dutch mixed martial artist. He competed in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions. He was a Dutch Power lifting champion and Shootfighter in RINGS.
Herman van Tol is a Dutch mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight division.
Piet van Gammeren is a Dutch mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight division.
Jun Kitagawa Japanese: 北川淳 is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Welterweight division.
Koichi Tanaka is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Featherweight division.
Masaki Nishizawa Japanese: 西沢正樹 is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Flyweight and Bantamweight divisions.
Saburo Kawakatsu Japanese: 火若津将軍 is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions.
Takeyasu Hirono is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Flyweight division.
Hiroki Kita Japanese: 北博樹 is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Bantamweight division.
Peter Verschuren is a retired Dutch mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight division.
