JRE MMA Show #173 with Benny "The Jet" Urquidez & William "Blinky" Rodriguez

January 21, 2026

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5 min read

The Format: Casual interview-style chat among martial arts legends, blending nostalgia, storytelling, and philosophy.
The Key Players:
- Joe Rogan: Host, comedian, UFC commentator, longtime fan who trained at the guests' gym in the '90s.
- Benny "The Jet" Urquidez: Undefeated kickboxing pioneer, inventor of shin guards, fought Muay Thai legends without knowing rules.
- Blinky Rodriguez: Jet Center co-founder, outreach pioneer helping gang members via martial arts; turned personal tragedy into lifelong mission.
The Vibe: Nostalgic and inspirational, mixing intense fight tales with emotional forgiveness stories—funny "what the hell was that?" moments amid educational history lessons.

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1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Benny "The Jet" Urquidez & Blinky Rodriguez**
2 (01:25) **Blinky's Anti-Gang Outreach**
3 (04:04) **Benny's Iconic Knockouts**
4 (07:02) **First Muay Thai Fights**
5 (16:27) **Training Evolution vs. Thais**
6 (19:58) **PKA and Kickboxing Rules**
7 (28:20) **Leg Kicks in Modern Striking**

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Joe sits down with retired kickboxer, martial arts choreographer, and actor Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, and his brother-in-law, kickboxer, martial arts instructor, and community leader William “Blinky” Rodriguez.
www.youtube.com/@BennyTheJetUrquidez
www.bennythejet.teachable.com
www.bennythejet.com
www.cisgla.org

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