Even by the standards of most mixed martial arts pioneers, Ron Van Clief’s life is one that stands out, for the sheer scope of what he’s done and who he’s worked with. With a range of ...

That's Ron Van Clief, in the 1974 Hong Kong film The Black Dragon. He was already a World Champion in karate and nicknamed The Black Dragon. Van Clief summarized, "I competed for 55 years.

Ron Van Clief was there in California among them. “He was a maverick,” Van Clief said. “All the great fighters were there and it was a spectacular event. You know it really changed martial arts.