Benny Urquidez is an American kickboxer, martial arts choreographer and actor. Nicknamed "The Jet", Urquidez was a non-contact karate competitor who later pioneered full-contact fighting in the United States. He made the transition from point to full-contact karate in 1974, the year of its inception in the US, frequently fighting in bouts where the rules were ambiguous and contrasts in styles were dramatic. Urquidez is also known for once holding the rare achievement of six world titles in five different weight divisions, and remained largely undefeated in his 27-year career. His only loss came in a Muay Thai match which was shrouded in controversy, as Urquidez had only agreed to a no-decision exhibition, a clause which was ignored when the fight had ended.
Benny Urquidez
Active - 1980 - 2024 |
Birth - Jun 20, 1952 |
Genres - Action-Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Thriller
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Subgenres - Martial Arts Film, Action Comedy Film, Boxing Film, Action Television Film, Black Comedy Film
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Ben Urquidez, Benjamin Gilbert Urquidez, Bennie 'The Jet' Urquidez, Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez, Master Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez, The Jet-
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Martial Arts Film, Action Comedy Film, Boxing Film, Action Television Film, Black Comedy Film, Buddy Cop Film, Buddy Film, Comedy Thriller, Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Ghost Film, Heist Film, Prison Film, Psychological Horror Film, Romantic Comedy, Satire, Spy, Superhero Film, Teen Drama, Teen Film, Teen Romance