Sensei Benny "The Jet" Urquidez talks about his fight with Katsuyuki Suzuki

[@kothet6961]

Look at him. No arrogant attitude as we see in MMA fighters nowadays. Very humble Gentleman.

[@SLAYER-nm5zw]

Very much agreed👍 🤝

[@SuperMerlot]

Boxing, mma and wwe all of them want to sell you a fight. That is the reason behind the acting. Go see interviews of them after they retire and come back later

[@JulioHuato]

This man is the real deal. What an admirable spirit.

[@marccost1]

Benny Urquidez,, one of the greatest Martial Artist the world will even know!!!!

[@gerrymorin9507]

Absolutely the best fighter ever in any style for wins

[@CKS64]

What a great and humble man. Truly one who mastered his art.

[@markdonovan1540]

An amazing story, what is so remarkable is how much he relates to the honour of warriors in a battle; none of this bravado, mockery and insults that many modern day fighters choose to display. It went way beyond sport and yet Benny remained humble, always acknowledging any good strike by his opponent. Ultimately, he gained the respect of not only the partisan crowd but also martial art enthusiasts the world over.

[@ilovehouse888]

Benny is the bomb. It's awesome to be able to hear his perspective on his fights. He is probably the most humble fighter I have ever seen and is a natural competitor.

[@Renegades182]

benny was ahead of his time.... great kicks and awesome punching combinations.

[@grewntd]

I love watching Benny fight! The man was a jaguar! The way he stares at his opponent and chases them down, he was a predator!

[@martinbrand6652]

I have met Mr. Urquidez once on street in West Hollywood. I have never met a person like him. He was totally controlling his emotions. He showed me his no proud look, neither mimic humiliated attitude. He was gentle, and courteous. He showed me his gym where he was training stuntmen and women. He emphasized me that the stretching and flexibility are vital. His smooth walking was emanating atmosphere of a dancer, rather than a martial artist.

[@martinbrand6652]

? Are you one of those who are self appraised Martial Arts instructors, jealous to those acknowledged ones? LOL.

[@markhooksmeister]

Nice bro..Sorry you had 2 leave , but god will guide you and I pray your mom has an even longer life and her health be restored.May God bless the work of your hands and make you to prosper in everything..To Him be all the Glory , Honor , and Praise!God Bless!! :-)

[@martinbrand6652]

I appreciate you so much, brother. Im glad for that I left there and living with my mother now. It is my responsibility to take care of her. Im so blessed for that I have people who encourage and support me to take care of her now. Even though my friends who lived with their parents suffered from the dimentia/Alzheimer disease have shared their experiences in past, it is not easy to deal with on the 24/7 bases. I ask HIm to dwell in me to continousely change my response towards her and others. In this way, I might perceive my life better. Im still looking for a church where I can belong to as a member. Im working on to study at the Univ of Maryland in the US Military Bases in Okinawa, Japan now. Not the Univ of Texas although it's available here, because Univ of Manyland is here is where my dad earned the AA degree before he transferred to the Sophia University in Tokyo. Hope you understand that Im not personally againsting to the Texans. I live near Gate #5 of USMC Camp Butler/Foster in Chatan, Okinawa in Japan. Ive ran 4km today on and by the Humbee Beach where is in my　hood. Running on the beach avoids the knee injure, but builds the strength the muscles on thighs and calves. I run on toes when on the hard grounds. Peace,

[@thehomefront1905]

Martin Brand God gave her dementia, you should know that, God controls everything, he is making her suffer for something she has done, maybe it's something you don't know about, God doesn't make mistakes, he just wants her to suffer, I'm sorry to give you the news but you most know how God works

[@PeachBran]

Martin Brand lol no one has control over there emotions. People can be aware of them but not control them unless your suppressing them. That’s a illusions of control.

[@PhilipGarciaReacts]

I met Katsuyuki Suzuki years later in Japan and he so much respect for you Benny.

[@RoundtreeattheGrosvernor]

not knowing the beginning of that sentence will no longer suffice.

[@robertroniks]

First time I grab a book about martial arts after watching bloodsport, benny the jet wrote it

[@jeraldcuccurullo2497]

Benny I've been studying formerly since 1984, but I was making my own nunchucks at age 9 from seeing Bruce Lee in enter the Dragon, but I'm amazed that I have only found out about you recently thanks to you tube and your fight with Bill super foot Wallace, I must say your legs are superior foot in the martial arts world, and you're an amazing teacher, love your lesson on leg checks and all your teachings, your my national treasure😃

[@seymourscagnetti1413]

This man is a walking, talking, living legend. He is most definitely a paradox. On the one hand you have one of the most talented and dangerous combat sports practioners of his era, and on the other hand you have one of the most genuinely humble, gracious and generous men to ever be at his level of celebrity. Cheers!

[@rtj7836]

Respect to the legend Benny. Grew up watching and admiring him. 💯🔥🏆👊

[@jackofnone9439]

Hey Bennie, one of your fights is what motivated me to get into kickboxing [not sure which one] maybe this one. Anyway I had an amateur record of 20-9 with 15 by KO. You have always been an inspiration to me. I bought a book authored by you, and learned kickboxing from that...never really took any formal lessons. I still have that one punch knockout power...well at least in my right hand...and I'm 58 yrs old!!! THANK YOU BENNIE THE JET!!! No it wasn't this fight...I remember that it ended with a jump spinning back kick...I ended 6 of my opponents with it...five to the body, one to the head...

[@captnjaygreybeard6394]

Thanks for adding the full fight video at the end. 👍

[@marccostello9069]

Benny, one of the greatest kickboxers ever!

[@amaliosaenz23]

he's not one of he is the best

[@shallah777]

@@amaliosaenz23 Billye Jackson

[@edwardzeller3104]

Benny is a legend which is someone that can give his blessing to.

[@TheNguoibinhtha]

You are the man Benny. Love you ...man !

[@thecockfatherll4800]

I m 61 years old and the jet URQUIDEZ was a IDOL for me in that era have great Heart for figth no fear was a valient o Brave hearth

[@SonOfCreator69]

What a Legend! True Warrior! Great Soul! 💪🏾👍🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@Mr786Addzy]

What an Exciting fight. Sensei Benny picked him apart and demolished him like a true Warrior. It was a true Gladiator vs Gladiator War. Btw those announcers were so biased...gosh, the irony!

[@Iraia_Roberts]

Best of the best. Benny the Jet..!!!!

[@alfredcastillo9234]

Benny the jet he's the man and he's always got a plan.

[@jac9963]

...That was Intense!! What a fight!!... Absolutely Legendary..(!!)....

[@jac9963]

...And Sensei Urquidez so quiet, thoughtful and humble in reflection thereupon. What an absolute Legend and Kickboxing pioneer..!! The sport and martial system could never have asked for a better pioneer to increase it's popularity and fame in the West, nor to gain true recognition and respect in the East for the Western fighters.

[@bnplaza]

when I was a young man I watched you on TV and found my first inspiration.

[@egorpoklonov5250]

Benny, you are the BEST!!!!!!!!!

[@tammyervin8610]

My friend you were there. It's called da sh vu In this life time the next one you will even be better in your next life. Good bless Benny Like all your fights Bob Preger

[@ogrebattle22763]

A true LEGEND in the world of kick boxing & martial arts...

[@AGC828]

I have so much respect for you as a martial artist and ex-kickboxing champion. PROVEN. Undeniable...and find it funny it's a guy like Bruce Lee who is called the "MA icon"....no belt earned and never competed in MA on any level. Just a great entertainer--Lee. Wish you all the best.

[@franciscoucetarodriguez9110]

Big master Sensei Benny "The Jet" Urquidez !!!

[@brotherskeepers111]

A living legend

[@bd8502]

Great story from a great man !

[@ericrecano8557]

Benny is a true fighting legend icon-so versatile quick and powerful with his techniques-and ever the true martial artist-humble- one of the few American based kickboxers at the time that competed overseas that didn’t get beat down-at this time period, I think only him and Don Wilson and Dekkers were winning overseas

[@garethh6962]

Benny is good at telling us these great stories as he was at fighting.

[@SingleTax]

Benny was a true badass. And a true martial artist. One of the best ever.

[@eddiemaiden2012]

Thank you for sharing

[@ninjaturtlemaster24]

Such a great humble guy, lots of integrity and a fantastic warrior too. Had this been a gracie talking it wouldnt be like this at all. It would have been like "Gracie jujitsu is the best. You can rely on it. You cant rely on other arts. Learn Gjj, other arts dont work". The gracies only know two things. ....Never admitting a loss and shamelessly promoting thier own art.

[@popemartinfrankenstein7301]

Benny "The Jet" - Awesome bro! First saw you in a scene with Jackie Chan in "Meals on Wheels" and I was like, oh my gosh! Good stuff man! Nice fight, nice win!

[@rogerioamaral930]

very very warrior Benny the jet!!! good!!!!!!

[@msg63bretired82]

Very interesting. Taking the clinch away changes things. Very tough fighters.

[@iceangelpictures1249]

Amazing!!!

[@alfredcastillo8135]

I say Benny the jet has great concentration and speed strength. I love this man style. in fighting this man is a great fighter just as Bruce Lee was these guys are two of my favorite Fighters.

[@carolkornell4080]

Your are a legend in my mind Benny. Lol. From a fan.

[@1patrioticscots]

Total legend. Curious about the not willing to wear shorts though. Modern day fighters should follow his example.

[@zion6680]

Look how calm both are after the clinch. I would Argue Benny Calmeddown after the clinch faster though, really great sportsmanship despite how vicious they are.

[@ОлегЛарин-ф4й]

старый воин...я до сих пор на него раввняюсь....

[@edwardzeller3104]

Always remember no matter how good you are you can have a very bad day. and return to avenge that bad day. But also remember if haven't ever lost you haven't anyone.

[@jquest43]

English prease!!

[@edwardzeller3104]

@@jquest43 O yes right English Please

[@Peter-rg4ng]

Benny is a "complete" martial artist - body + mind + spirit

[@nunyayourbusiness7327]

benny is the man we want more movies from him

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

Benny, ,, the GOAT...of his time... embarrassed the Japanese...in Japan.

[@ThisSentenceIsFalse]

Suzuki got stuck in the classical Thai strategy of leg kicks and clinching with knees, but had no boxing to counter Urquidez's hands.

[@danos1011]

would love to meet this gu. total legend..

[@awickedtribe]

you know of the reasons he demanded to wear pants... the same reason Aikido stylists wear Hakama... to hide subtle leg movement

[@bibabutzemann5661]

i thought that too. I thought maybe because of his special feed movement while punshing.

[@RosssRoyce]

When I started aikido I asked the teacher if that’s true, that we wear the hakama to hide feet, and he lifted slightly his so that his feet were showing and said “look at my feet”. I did and he smacked me on the nose lol

[@youtubeguy1]

Legend

[@MrVegasTube]

Just dusted off his book written in 1981. Thumbed through it and man it is crammed with combat wisdom.

[@lonewolfwildernesssurvival9443]

Benny is a legit badass

[@ogrebattle22763]

I never cared for the sneaky kicks by the Japanese fighters during the break... but you learn very quickly I guess never to take anything for granted...

[@jerryparker5137]

The great man

[@janik3496]

Legend 💪💪👆

[@RicoSwerv]

WOW! That was a great fight! it didn't last very long once things got serious.

[@simplyphenomenal695]

What a cool humble man

[@Игорь-г5и8о]

Настоящие бойцы!

[@paulfrancis8836]

LoL, Benny did a Job on him. Great Stuff.

[@RosssRoyce]

Benny, you are the very spark that got me now passionate about boxing!! You have this special presence and passion and love (hard to explain..) that are so different and contagious-like I see the dude from the “They Live” film with all of his freedom spirit and scent from the eighties. Much blessings and joy and health to you! I was just watching videos around, disappointed with the way they made us practice aikido in here, then seeing how effective boxing is I watched video after video but couldn’t relate to a posture of stooping forward, hands in front of face,. Then suddenly I saw one of your videos, you with a very unusual guard, relaxed posture, arms opened, offering excellent visibility and tricking the opponent to enter...then suddenly I felt this special magic thing that you project (besides the obvious effectiveness of such an approach), and I feel you like real inspiration. .. next thing I have to find a club haha but do have a punchbag. Cheers!!

[@motorsportzeka]

i want to say hello i watched you movies in 90s that's been so long ago i never saw you in real life

[@citygirl5705]

The man behind the stunts in "Road House." Among many other films.

[@ruderocky1431]

Un orgullo.. Benny is the greatest

[@Chief2Moon]

History won't forget Benny, neither will fans. Like Bruce Lee, he'll be talked about long after he's dead.....& deservedly so.

[@mikaelhagstrom9381]

Great fight 👍💪🙏!!

[@sionowain8171]

Great kicks mixed with western boxing. Benny knew what he was doing.

[@Chief2Moon]

Only one Benny the Jet!

[@martinfoster5763]

Thankfully the commentators weren't biased

[@Sword-of-Christ-Ministries]

Good fight, Where was this stuff when I was growing up in the 80's?

[@user-di5rm9ee1p]

Respect from Montenegro!

[@twogenders]

After watching this fight and the Okao fight back to back, I now understand why he challenged Benny on the spot after Suzuki was defeated: Okao was the real champion of Japanese KB at the time.

[@3434omskir]

The best benny

[@DirkSpelsberg]

Super 👍 🤩👍

[@T.kazuya]

That mas a great fight 1977 Benny never miss the his mistakes

[@WitchSmeller74]

So bad ass!

[@dextersbeard3472]

Great fight

[@alexscott730]

A fuckin LEGENDARY fight🤘🤕

[@gerrymorin9507]

Elvis Presley sponsored the first karate American team to fight in Europe and this guy Benny was on that team lol

[@hulk7272]

Suzuki was "introduced" to that AMERICAN left hook. In the words of Aretha Franklin "R E S P E C T, tell me what it means to me!!!!"

[@farooqazam929]

benny - legend

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

Benny was THE ultimate champ better than Norris Wallace and Lewis.

[@adam28171]

Benny = 90% punching 10% kicks ! Seems this style works best, even Chuck Liddell used same in MMA.

[@kindhuman5459]

When the referee Was parting the fighters, Suzuki kicked several times and referee didn't stop him but Benny as usually is on the top.

[@Julio-mgn101]

Benny siempre ataca .y siempre gana Benny español

[@joelucas1017]

Benny urquidez is the greatest kick boxer ever.mma fighters should watch and learn as most mma fighters have sloppy weak stand up,mma has gotten boring need a higher level of stand up fighters.

[@jonnyy4088]

What an erudite man he is.Great story telling.

[@carolkornell4080]

And quick too!

[@edwardzeller3104]

dThis fight was one to restore the honor of Japan.

[@academiadegracie]

Nicely done.

[@PbH22a]

Hes no joke!

[@iamyournot]

No Doubt, who the undisputed world champion is..

[@rubberguard83]

amazing.

[@kindhuman5459]

Nowadays there is trash fight first then exhausted real fight.

[@heroteen16]

This is amazing stuff, subed for more insight and cool classic fights!

[@Peter-dk4fz]

Brutal