Sensei Benny Urquidez's fight with RICK SIMMERLY on 5/2/1979

Sensei Benny Urquidez's fight with RICK SIMMERLY on 5/2/1979

[@yuewenb]

When I was younger I trained with many great Martial Art Masters like Sensei Benny Urquidez. I saw many of his fights and trained with him, and although I was told by many of my instructors I was gifted, Sensei Benny was the only one I thought I could never beat no matter how hard or much I trained. One of the true greats!!!

[@laguanhayes214]

The Jet's record is mind boggling. I remember those days of yore where prize fighters would fight multiple bouts in a day. Benny has this kind of work ethic. He is a fighter for all eras and styles.

[@quik65afx56]

Right On 🤘 As tough as they come. A ready to go every day of the week type fighter, a total throw back.

[@mattiastark1846]

very beautifull style and tecnique ,Sensei Benny is a very champion

[@OldieWan]

I am not much of a fighter yet I have learned so much from Benny from watching him and understanding how he lives his life have improved my spiritual and physical body. This man is a Gold Dragon in human form. He is something else! The world will never see the like of him for a very long time. I would rate him as the finest warrior in my lifetime. Our lifetimes if you are watching this years from now.

[@BRUCEJJ66]

Good fight! I remember watching this fight on ESPN (I think) a long, long time ago, 1st Benny fight I saw & it made a lasting impression. So cool, martial arts legends Chuck Norris & Mike Stone being there, too. I'd love to see the Blinky Rodriguez fight they mentioned, too, but in any case thanks very much for sharing this stuff.

[@yrbadself]

Benny was not only a terrific fighter, he was also one of the classiest fighters ever.

[@Mr786Addzy]

Great fight. This match was really impressive. Sensei Urquidez is awesome. Rick did a great job as well :)

[@luisclaudio4622]

Benny's for real folks! He literally traveled the world accepting challenges from legit top strikers. Yea, he's real!

[@marcillioficino4663]

I used to go to his gym in the barrio in Van Nuys, CA. back in the day. He wasn't a large man, but he had a powerful presence (some would call it aura) and a burning intensity when you looked him in the eyes. Actually, his beautiful sister Lilly, was my instructor, and she was every bit as bad-ass as her brother Benny. Great gym, I learned a lot. Those were the days...

[@gregvandecar3307]

I miss that gym..

[@thefeature2010]

What a great fight. Thank you Benny for posting this fight for all the fans to see. These were never broadcast in the UK to my knowledge, what a crime. Great fighter, great champion and true martial artist, always pushing the positive. Massive respect.

[@poskikatika697]

Pure gentleman love you Benny you can see a very old soul in his eyes when he smiles real warrior

[@omegasquad868]

Mr. Urquidez is the GOAT American Kickboxer beat everybody worldwide he beat the Japanese, The Dutch, and the Thais his style influenced what is now known as the "the Dutch" style kickboxing

[@kevinbishop6582]

You said that very well. It just strikes me how odd it is that he hasn’t received more Recognition and acknowledgment. When you consider what he was doing, how he was doing it (technique, skill and pure warrior spirit) and when he was doing it it is just amazing. A fighter ahead of his time.

[@user-lr7rw1sy3i]

Мастер!!! Лучший кик-боксер!!!

[@BarryHarrellYouTube]

I took a few pictures of the Jet in Hawaii, back in 1975 or 76, and have one where he is pounding the Japanese fighter in the corner of the ring. His hands are blurred in the picture and his opponent is in a sitting posture holding on to the ropes. I gave the picture to Paul Maslak of the Star Rating System, and told him about the fight. Paul said it verified one of Benny's fights and was able to add it to his record since I was the third person who remembered the fight and outcome.

[@jamescampbell2521]

Benny was the total package & one of the greatest sportsman ever.

[@viper6177]

You were an underrated legend Benny Urquidez. We didn't get to see you enough in Movies unfortunately..... :-( ....

[@wewillsurviveone]

That's crazy, Chuck Norris is narrating the fight. Good shit

[@phak74]

Benny is one of the few boxers to respect his opponents

[@gerrymorin9507]

My sifu was benny's sparring partner and corner man and had nothing but praise and respect for this classy man

[@MoSec9]

Good fight! Hearing the commentator refer to Asia as "the Orient" makes it sound ancient :D

[@triggerfish6619]

I was fortunate to see Benny fight 15 very brutal rounds with Earnest Harte in 1974 in Hawaii. Benny earned the decision...but what an amazing fight..both lightening fast and very powerful!! May Jesus bless and guide you both in this life. Benny had a similar body style to the great Duran..not so muscular but very very fast and extremely powerful.

[@pixelatedicon6579]

Great video

[@chosenone8408]

I haven't looked it up, but I'll ask anyway. Does anyone know if there's a dvd or bluray collection of all of Benny's fights? That would be worth purchasing. They could upscale the old footage, if at all possible.

[@TheGemini35]

I don't know if anyone noticed but Chuck Norris is one of the commentators.

[@jeffhopper3526]

Benny, you are a credit to the art and to the sport. One of the greatest of all time!! Simmerly showed tremendous heart.

[@user-qq7yn9he7w]

Молодец есть что вспомнить!

[@jessesmith4541]

Notice the shelf behind him. Books, books and more books. I'd love to know what is in Sensei's library.

[@derekvandenburg6689]

I sure miss he old full contact rules fights. They were great. The sweet science in the purest form.

[@gerrymorin9507]

And no trash talk like the disrespectful fighters today .a real gentleman

[@jefffraley7235]

Rick is great champion. and a great teacher, the spinning back fist saved me a lot of wear and tear in street fights. when there are no gloves that is always the last punch.thank you Rick

[@bikersoncall]

11:16 That spinning hook kick didn't look like Simmerly Blocked it with his glove hardly at all, I see it as going right over the glove, I'm amazed that Simmerly was still standing, looked to me like a very clean shot. Amazing shot by an incredible fighter, I'd still be laying on the canvas to this day. :)

[@carlosandresmorales9895]

I 50 years old and i fell a great admiration for your life

[@gely2525]

you are the best benny

[@renestallone7565]

You are great. Hello from Germany

[@patricioortega5854]

Muy buena pelea , mucha técnica y agilidad del maestro beny , una inspiración para el hombre que quiere ser un guerrero.

[@bethjohnson8353]

I would love to have seen Benny fight Bruce lee in an mma type bout, they were the same weight class.

[@AbuGrabIt]

Who is the commentator who said that the altitude caused Simmerly's nosebleed and that a strained back caused the knockout, in part? Hahahaa.

[@mykulpierce]

Holy cow that step jump spinning hook kick is so fun! I just threw a couple and it feels really powerful! 11:16

[@jonmati778]

wow !!!

[@TboneTenEighties]

Benny you were playing with this guy. Haha. Amazing fighter.

[@leocastro5594]

The man, the Legend, The Jet!

[@jonathanwilberding3456]

is Chuck Norris the analyst?

[@abdulharis9390]

Have you ever fought against that Aussie boxer? I would love to watch the videos.

[@HUMOR_TANDELA]

🙏

[@AGC828]

I could be wrong but it seems Benny was the first American fighter to fight outside the USA before there was the UFC. A then true WORLD champion.

[@AnthonyTheMonster306]

amazing kickboxer ! the jet!

[@Gabriel-ng9du]

,✨✨Benny my respet you are marvelous God bless you and you family ..mm Spechless ✨🌞

[@stardustbaby4452]

The lead commentator is ridiculous.

[@hernanortiz3019]

Saludos desde Argentina ! The Jet !

[@scottbatey3130]

Every modern fighter who watches this, should send Benny a check For there monthly dews

[@jessepriest307]

I can tell we are all lucky that Benny is a benevolent person, because He has a very VERY intense vibe behind his eyes

[@henrycarmartins6393]

Grande maestro 👏 🙏🙏🙏🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@abdulharis9390]

You were not as exciting to watch as when you were fighting against Jackie Chan in his movies 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@asoel8302]

Incredibly FAST!!!

[@elindioedwards1048]

Everyone seems to wonder how Bruce Lee would have done in MMA. Well I say that Benny is the guy from the 60s/70s that could have definitely competed in modern MMA. His standup is superior, toughness is unquestioned and with his Judo background it would not have been that big of a transition for him to adapt to submission grappling. Tremendous martial artist and person.

[@SlickCat]

If I had to lose, I wouldn't mind it being to Benny. What a nice guy!!!

[@stevenedmund5680]

what a classy fighter ....they don't make them like this anymore

[@rwhirsch]

i feel like fred willard should be one of the guys commentating...just asking a series of dumb questions.

[@ogrebattle22763]

You have to give Simerly credit for even getting in the ring with Benny...

[@DirkSpelsberg]

Super 👍 🤪🥊

[@jamiecorbett194]

could that be chuck norris being one of the people on the microphone.cool.

[@carlosandresmorales9895]

Sensei Ben I Admire you Sincerilly

[@viper6177]

What a great Sportsman as well.... :-)

[@wgefgsh]

i'm a big fan to!

[@ALECSF15]

A true legend

[@phx4closureman]

13:04 *YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!*

[@geraldfriend256]

A true master.In the 70s he was on the cover of every martial arts magazine each month.Incredibly gracious as a human being.Not completely unbeaten contrary to legend he lost to a Thai fighter and to Billye Jackson..Super long career won innumerable title fights first international superstar..Would love to see how imaginary matches with Saenchai and Bruce Lee would go..Benny the best ever

[@mohican6227]

That was a great fight! Still is

[@maksimjoost5365]

Бэнни настоящий чемпион! Его техника фантастическая. Круче его никого нет...

[@DEADTHENALIVE]

😮

[@alejandrobaez9487]

14:42 only a master

[@anupongp.sophon9520]

I really respect you Benny and you are my idol as well, but seem likes you really look down other martial arts , I hope you still remember your rival The Muay Thai fighter " Narongnoy"

[@clos6613]

The 4 people who dislike this video must have gotten their asses whooped by Benny

[@darbyheavey406]

Benny was a great sportsman not all US athletes are “arrogant”.

[@tonylee7714]

He is my hero !

[@aniarablechannel4668]

11:16 Dang man.

[@lnn913]

I don't know what Rick was thinking getting in the ring with this man.

[@MaximumKahnage]

mad fight

[@alejandrobaez9487]

17:59 uuuhh

[@michaelcaballero7042]

wow

[@sandrofm5738]

era pra ter dublado em portugués

[@DavidLee-no9uc]

This sounds like a "JET" informercial. No talk about Rick Simmerly. ...norris is a personal friend of the jet! ..Hey I have Nothing but RESPECT for Benny Urquidez, But I would have like'd to know more about Rick Simmerly, It took real Big Ball's to take on the "Jet"! 3:)

[@darbyheavey406]

David Lee I agree..lost opportunity.

[@darekgruszewski6605]

Benny u are Great !!!!!

[@asoel8302]

Fucking unbelievable Benny would wreck anyone in the UFC!

[@54living]

My teenage hero, Benny "the jet" Urquidez. I started to know you "Kings of the square ring" documentary movie. You started the real MMA fighting coz you are karate, judo, aikido blackbelt and professional boxer. You got blackbelts in more than 10 martial. What else? Salute to you Sensei Benny "the jet" Urquidez. Because of you I learnt a lot of martial arts even though I'm not professional fighter but I'm an engineer.

[@edwardaguilar6322]

simmer lay was one tough guy ,to have fought the greatest ,while Bruce Lee was making movies ,would have been a good fight ,did Bruce Lee ever fight ?yet they so praise him ,Benny was the best Simmerly fought the best and freakin took it ,one tough hombre

[@weskal5490]

Benny mauled Rick. Rick was totally out-classed.

[@alejandrobaez9487]

15:58 and Benny said enough

[@stevewhitaker1705]

The jet is unstoppable

[@trapjaw512]

Billy Jackson

[@alejandrobaez9487]

Que rostro tan raro como el voaclista de A-ha

[@aaronshefer9946]

Beni namber1.

[@abubakromerusmanaliahlisun534]

♥️♥️♥️♥️🇦🇿💋🇹🇷❤🥰

[@jerryparker5137]

Benny dominated from the beginning

[@alejandrobaez9487]

15:15 ok good

[@alejandrobaez9487]

14:11

[@bethjohnson8353]

My lord why do you think fighters are arrogant ecocivilian? There frickin warriors!

[@gragbogdan5084]

Кикбокс круто, ММА - отстой.

[@DavidSanchez-uo2cn]

Love you benny but this fight was a joke.....Your opponent sucked...