Fighting — Dww Bsa Extreme

The "BSA" label—Barely Survived Alive—was not hyperbole. Many of those fighters left with broken hips, fractured skulls, or traumatic brain injuries. The promotion died, but its legend lives on in the darkest corners of combat sports forums.

Arguably the king of DWW BSA extreme fighting. A 6’4”, 280-pound powerlifter who dabbled in Kyokushin Karate, Van der Velden was famous for his "gorilla smash" tactic: grab the opponent, pin them to the ropes, and drive headbutts into their face until the referee (or the ropes) broke. His 1997 BSA tournament victory saw him hospitalize three opponents in one night. dww bsa extreme fighting

The World of Women's Combat Sports: Understanding the BSA Format The "BSA" label—Barely Survived Alive—was not hyperbole