When Michael Jai White named the only man to have a better spinning back-kick than Joe Rogan in all of MMA
Several UFC fighters and MMA experts will concur with the notion that Joe Rogan has a powerful spinning back-kick with good technique. Known for his explosive power, Rogan's spinning back-kick has earned praise across the martial arts community, including that of former UFC two-division champion Georges St-Pierre.
However, according to Michael Jai White, there is only one man who surpasses Rogan's mastery of the spinning back-kick. In a past interview with VladTv, the Hollywood star, a prominent black belt in Kyokushin Karate and Goju-Ryu Karate himself, spoke about Rogan's kick, stating:
"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."
Catch Michael Jai White's comments below (10:45):
The 56-year-old picked Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez, a legendary martial artist, as his top spinning back-kick expert. Urquidez was known for his exceptional skills and contributions to kickboxing. His career spanned several decades and he held an impressive undefeated record in kickboxing for much of his career.
He was renowned for his dynamic and powerful striking techniques, particularly his spinning back-kick, which was both accurate and impactful. Urquidez's influence is second to none as he also worked as a stunt coordinator and martial arts instructor. He has also inspired countless fighters and actors, including Michael Jai White.
Joe Rogan previews Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. showdown at UFC 307
Alex Pereira is set to defend his light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 on Oct. 5 at Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The clash between these two striking specialists promises a thrilling encounter, with many expecting a standup battle. Joe Rogan previewed the matchup in a recent episode of his podcast with Din Thomas and Matt Serra. Serra claimed that he believes Pereira may surprise everyone by incorporating grappling into his game plan. Shedding light on Serra's assessment, Rogan added:
"He's got to learn it [grappling] and he has learnt it so why not do that too? If he can just mix that in, how many more strikes can he land? By the way, how fuc*king strong is that guy on the ground?"
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