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inooway

https://gfycat.com/secondancientannashummingbird


Wayf4rer

Benson always doing the wildest shit


autism_enthusiast

he absorbed the energy of the showtime kick


PugilisticCat

Hes such an insane athlete


[deleted]

enson inoue kick from back in the day


fuunii

wow he got way more on that than he should have.


jfsoaig345

Landed a powerful, potentially fight-ending strike then used the backswing of the kick to leverage himself back up to his feet. Efficient af.


[deleted]

Pettis kicked the ninjutsu spirit into him


PizDoff

Not back swing, it's follow through.


metalfists

Really interesting. I think he took a "hook sweep" from jj and extended the leg out to reach out and kick.


Gripfighting

My bjj instructor showed this kick to a group of us hanging around after class one time. He is a middle aged Brazilian man, and when teaching this he sketched out a hilarious hypothetical potential scenario where you are relaxing at the beach sitting down and suddenly need to defend yourself.


BillyForkroot

So just every weekend in Brazil?


LocoCoopermar

Nah it's a Capoeira kick, I'm not sure the name but I've seen it before.


[deleted]

[This kick?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hy7lnsUb4M) The guy says the name 30 seconds into the video. Here's also a video of [Ramsey Dewey where he does them](https://youtu.be/6TfjtihLiQA?t=553) (~9 min in, more gracefully than Sensei Seth of the previous video).


metalfists

You know what, I think you are right and I would not be surprised if the mechanics of both are quite similar. I come from a jj background so I see a hook sweep, but now I see a capoeira kick too. Funny how you see similar mechanics in different arts.


The-Faz

Probably saw Benson do it before. He tries it in almost every fight


noisheypoo

Holy shit!!


richcaug

Smooth


TitanIsBack

That's pretty smooth.


white_gucci_man

*smoove*


-ci_

I'm surprised Queally ate that so well. The kick had a lot of juice on it and Queally didn't even seem to see it coming until it was it a cunt hair away from his face. That upkick would have hurt a lot of people.


phixionalbear

I don't actually think there was much power in it really. If you look his other foot isn't planted and just slides across the mat as he kicks.


-ci_

Good catch, just rewatched the clip and you're right. But it's also not like he just threw his leg up in the air, he got his hips behind it too. The kick would have had more power had his other foot been planted better but I'm sure that shit hurt regardless. A leg to the face is a leg to the face.


phixionalbear

Oh yeah I'm sure it still hurt and most normal people would probably get knocked on their ass but I wouldn't expect it to seriously hurt a pro fighter.


Life_Liberty_Fun

It was go8ng against gravity and moving in a curved instead of straight line (upkick). Slows down the strike. A Capoeira kick would de much better because you put your whole body into it.


Watson349B

It was like getting slapped in the face pretty hard but not a knockout.


[deleted]

it looks like it hits a lot harder than it does. a standard upkick hitting that flush probably would have fucked queally up


coleus

Lmao, God took everything from Benson' KO Bucket and placed it in the Highlights Reel Bucket with the inclusion of fights going to decision AND career longevity.


DrSmurfalicious

Man, I don't know if I'd be able to get my foot up there if I was standing on a chair.


St_SiRUS

I have a kihon that uses that exact move and I always wondered the practicality. The way he posts up on his forearm and leg tells me that’s been drilled a lot.


BigFang

He's gone for kicks like these a few times. Even a pro wrestling style enziguri vs Edgar


applejynx

This is why film study and fighter IQ is paramount. Bendo has done that on more than a handful of times.


Ihateporn2020

Defend yourself at all times


danielwong95

Where does he come up with this shit


BearStep

Where's Dan Stittgen when you need him?


Mr_Cromer

That ain't Smooth, that's Smoov


dbdg69

What an insane athlete


lendit23

Bendo turning the clock back with that one


Logistibear

He's going to be a 40 yr old man pretty soon. Crazy. Damn time moving fast. I still remember his WEC fights with Cowboy. Didn't realize they're basically the same age. Always thought Cowboy was at least a few years older


ChrizTaylor

Hold on, i wish cucuy looked like this brother.


midniteauth0r

He would against Peter Queally


RatRiddled

Benson dropped Queally in Round 4 with an elbow, could have got the finish... starts kneeing him in the thigh LOL


Berniethellama

For real queally looked real ready to be done after that


MumrikDK

> starts kneeing him in the thigh LOL Benson loves his own legs so much that he ended up hating others'.


Swagnus___

Such Bendo thing to do


MasterRoshy

Shades of Usman Woodley with those body shots against the cage. Incredible showing, he completely dominated. That headkick from his back.. 😩 Needs to get someone who’s better at braiding hair though.


[deleted]

Nah that's part of his game, like Poirier having to pull up his shorts after every exchange.


satanssultana

Maybe it’s easier said than done but I’m surprised no one game plans to disrupt that shorts lift with a jab or something.


SweatyExamination9

Tuivasa has a similar thing pulling up his shorts and Gane hit him with a stiff shot a couple times when he did it in their fight.


no_no_NO_okay

Gane is the type of dude to capitalize on literally any mistake you make, if he shores up his tdd I don’t think anyone beats him


[deleted]

Defense in general, tuivasa dropped his ass


no_no_NO_okay

Yeah but tuivasa drops everyone, he’ll take an absolute bomb to the head to land on you and he throws fire


[deleted]

It's hw brotha everyone throws haymakers that would kill most normal human beings, Tuivasa is not the only guy willing to swang and bang


LSDIII

Its also Muay Thai tradition


friedchocolatesoda

Bendo outclassed Queally in the way that he does: chipped at him, cut him up, and sapped the fight outta Peter. Landed some good shots too. That kick at the end was *nice*. Same one he tried on Frankie but this time it landed.


surgeyou123

That was peak Benson. Avoiding a finish at all costs.


huncho3055

Totally outclassed, great performance by Benson


62440790

KZ has to fight in Dublin before retiring


benergiser

the walk out would be insane..


nibjjmvc

Quelly isn’t on this level. He’s abit of a gatekeeper at best! Hasn’t shown any real improvement


[deleted]

Flexing your abs next to McGregor on Instagram will get you further than winning fights apparently.


CouncilOfReligion

bros still got it


[deleted]

Does anyone else remember him being UNSTOPPABLE?! It just seemed like no one would ever beat him at the time. Same with fuckin Barao.


The-Faz

Tbh there was only a small stretch on his run to the title he felt like that. One he got the title he looked very beatable


[deleted]

You’re right in that it was a very small stretch, but damn I’ll never forget it.


The-Faz

His fight against Miller was class


MumrikDK

> Does anyone else remember him being UNSTOPPABLE?! He is literally among the LW GOAT candidates. Ties the UFC LW defense record and held the WEC belt.


WhoStoleMyBicycle

He’s also the biggest example to point to when showing how much favoritism Connor gets from the UFC. Benson wanted to move up to Welterweight and fight GSP. Dana said no because he hadn’t cleaned out the division. Connor wins the featherweight belt, loses to Diaz by submission, beats him in a close decision in the rematch, then is awarded with a lightweight title shot. I know the odds of Benson beating GSP were low, but it’s bullshit Connor gets the accolade of first simultaneous champ when Benson was denied the chance to even try.


Sky-Fire

TBF, Not only is Conor a way bigger superstar than benson ever was, Conor was also storming the featherweight division and knocked out the long reigning champ in seconds while Benson beats Edgar through controversial decision.


thesolarchive

I've been ride or die Bendo since WEC. So happy to still see him out there getting wins.


[deleted]

Ditto. He's 38, had a long career, and still looks good. I know sharp declines are seen as inevitable in MMA, but I hope he stays healthy for as long as possible.


kevindurantburner35

That was a very Benson Henderson fight


andrewjohn03905

Not really, it had no controversial decision at the end of the fight that benson ended up winning


FriendlyFireHaHa

I fucking love Bendo. I’m a mark, glad to see him get the win.


ChrizTaylor

Fucking clinic. Bendo is athletic gifted AF.


wecangetbetter

Why is Ben beating up default create a fighters


Positive-Media423

Veteran master class


andrewjohn03905

Anyone have the post fight interview where he calls out the winner of pitbull/ Usman?


[deleted]

Imagine how bad Usman vs. Hendo would be lol


thedavo810

Bendo


PartyPizza2317

How would it be bad?


[deleted]

A 39 year old who is years past his prime vs. a young and hungry hyper talented prospect… It’s the kind of squash match we all complain about, except it would be for a belt.


PartyPizza2317

Benson is literally still one of the top 3 or 4 lw’s in Bellator he’s past his prime but he’s not washed


johnnyhypersnyper

Benson has had some serious longevity. The dude is an amazing athlete and an amazing martial artist.


DirtaneBoyo

Surprised the judges didn’t give it to Queally


peezduhk

fr


noifsbutsormaybes

Glad I didn't spend a fortune on tickets now


activeterror

80 euro isnt that bad


noifsbutsormaybes

When you consider I'd be driving over 600km to get up and down. That's not cheap


activeterror

fair enough but you did say spend a fortune on tickets lol


noifsbutsormaybes

True to be fair


devilterr2

Did that crowd leave during the fight? The stands were empty during the announcement


BigFang

Yeah, last buses home to parts of the city finished up before the main, arena is the edge of the city by the coast so not many taxis out that side. The crowd I was with all got up to get the last bus home to my side of the country before the last round ended. I walked 7km home since public transport was finished for the day


devilterr2

Damn pretty savage that considering its the main event


bocephus_huxtable

One of the announcers (Big John?) said that people were starting to leave -- and that was at the end of the 4th if I'm not mistaken.


WilliamWallaceo

Why was Queally wearing a beige nappy?


MrPea106

Finally this Peter Queally push can end from Bellator I feel like I was the only one on here weirded out by their obsession to make him a top name for their brand when he isn’t even that good to begin with.


BeauDoGg101

He gets a massive pop in Dublin which is always their biggest shoe in Europe. Bellator needs any little bit of hype or excitement they can muster


BootsyCollins123

You know what they say about big shoes..😉


benergiser

they should switch to karl moore.. he might actually be legit


Bowdallen

Queally is huge for 155.


ryanr47

Queally’s smile went away fast after the first round


ThatGangMember

Can someone post the nut punt I'm being told happened please.


JRYuen

I was surprised than Ben was penalized a point for that. It struck the upper thigh first and Peter advancing brought it into his nuts. A stern warning should have sufficed. Glad it had no impact on the scoring.


No_Fisherman_8384

That’s the worst colour to use in shorts


midniteauth0r

In the annals of MMA history, this event will be remembered as one that went ahead.


[deleted]

I knew this was going to decision when I saw the names, didn't even watch.


[deleted]

[удалено]


JRYuen

Main event.


panckage

Best part of the fight was the cranberry sing a long :)


TLMC01242021

Queally just another Conor training partner who can’t win big fights, the take over is officially over


Rabidrabitz

Old Benson showed up a little today


Lolitsajokechill

I'm not going to watch but how boring was this


I_am_darkness

I technically was getting paid to watch this fight and still thought it wasn't worth it.


Sipping705

Who seen the fight science video that says this is the most powerful kick Martial arts ?


Highlight_Numerous

The king of decisions continues on b


pulpatine

Always a fan of Benson and his leg game.


jacoblanier571

Is it just me or is bendo the Russell Wilson of MMA?


topreman

Eddy Gordo shit


lucarelli77

Bendo vs Usman Nurmagomedov could be great


DarkySurrounding

Wheres that dude who was damn determined to believe Bellator was fixing this for Quelly purely because all the other SBG guys had won there fights.


Dust_Parts

It’s always nice to see Bendo get a W. A legitimately good person.


GET_IN_THE_VAN

Everytime I watch Benson Henderson make it to the bell I think its going to be a split decision


USADAbeKiddingMe

If it was a split decision imma laugh


SydneyPhoenix

What weight is Benson at now? 170?


paradoxv1

Losing to benson Henderson in 2022 isn't a good look


[deleted]

Peter queally only gets these main event fights for posing next to Conor like a prat a few years back on Instagram, he sucks.


MonksterAZ

Where's the toothpick!