Benny Urquidez

Biography

Benny Urquidez, nicknamed "The Jet", was a pioneering figure in full-contact fighting in the United States, making the transition from point to full-contact karate in 1974. He holds the rare achievement of six world titles in five different weight divisions and remained largely undefeated throughout his 27-year career. Urquidez is known for his dominant performances in various martial arts disciplines, including non-contact karate and Muay Thai.