In a recent interview, Hollywood star and martial arts expert Michael Jai White made a bold claim: he believes that Benny Urquidez has a better spinning back-kick than Joe Rogan, who is widely regarded as one of the best in MMA for this technique.
“He has the No.2 best spinning back-kick I have ever seen. No.1 is Benny Urquidez. He is very good [in MMA]. Joe Rogan and I have a lot in common… It’s not getting popular, we just love it. It’s one thing that somebody’s training because they want popularity or power, but it’s another thing if you’re training because you love it. We do it for free. This is what we do.”
Michael Jai White’s Appreciation For Joe Rogan
Rogan, known for his powerful and technically sound spinning back-kick, has earned praise from many in the martial arts community, including former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre. However, White, a prominent black belt in Kyokushin Karate and Goju-Ryu Karate, stated in an interview with VladTv that Urquidez’s spinning back-kick is the best he has ever seen.
White’s admiration for Urquidez’s technique highlights the respect he has for the martial arts legend and his own deep understanding of the intricacies of spinning back-kicks. This comparison has sparked discussions among MMA fans and practitioners, with many curious to see if they agree with White’s assessment.
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