Because the film was a box office flop during its cinema release, the subsequent sequels were all released direct to video. Though this also makes this film one of the few theatrically released movies of the "fight to the death" sub genre of martial arts that became popular amidst the direct-to-video action films of the early 90s.
The guard that Alex stabs in the hand with a pencil late in the movie is the same actor that played Burt who got in the bar fight with Travis in the first movie.
Eric Roberts felt compelled to make this sequel to atone for the disappointment of the original film.
This is the only Best of the Best sequel to be directed by the first film's director, Robert Radler. Future sequels would be directed by star Phillip Rhee.
David Boreanaz appears as a parking valet outside the club. He is seen very briefly after the opening credits and later is seen being handed a ticket, just as the two main protagonists enter the club to confront the manager.