DeathStick Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Is there anyone else out there that think that the kick could have been set up? Just because i have next to nothing for posts, I'm not trolling. I've thought this since watching the replay. After it happened live I sat there in shock for about ten minutes with my jaw dropped. Anways, on to my point All the main replay shows is Pettis hitting the fence then kicking Bendo. Before this happens Pettis throws a high kick which is blocked, Bendo falls back onto the cage, stands up straight and then with his left foot touches the cage. Pettis kinda nods and runs to bounce of the fence. Same time Bendo circles to the right, drops his hands and shoves his chin out. I could be mistaken but it just seems that way. I don't wanna hear "Why would Bendo do that?" or "That's stupid" I just want to know if anyone else thinks the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyKruger Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I have not re-watched the replay, but I specifically remember thinking that Hendo had considered a superman punch from a push off the cage, which he thought better of. Pettis then capitalised with the showtime kick. Your observation would be perfectly plausible if there were other supporting evidences which led you to believe it was a set up... But the facts remain that Hendo does throw superman punches off the cage (just like Belcher did against Akiyama, I think)... And Pettis does perform wild and athletic moves. Therefore no reason for being so suspicious actually exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mast0don Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I understand where you're coming from, regarding Bendo dropping his hands. It kind of looks fishy. But, from my perspective, it seems as though Ben thought he was out of immediate danger. Pettis threw the head kick, and then ran for the cage. We can't be sure what Ben was thinking, but I assume he thought that he was out of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanman20 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 That's stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathStick Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 That's stupid this is why my post count is not high. nothing good to say....shut up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanman20 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 this is why my post count is not high. nothing good to say....shut up That's stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathStick Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 That's stupid whats stupid is people like you that base everything off post counts, and majority of the posts are pointless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanman20 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 whats stupid is people like you that base everything off post counts' date=' and majority of the posts are pointless[/quote'] That's stupid btw buddy i joined in 2009 and have 605 posts 98% of my post are about MMA soo from 2009-2011 only 605 post means im not really active here nor do i care about post counts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNOOB Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes, the kick was set up. Pettis set it up perfectly using the element of surprise and his unique striking ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathStick Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 http://www.mma-core.com/videos/_Anthony_Pettis_Superkick?vid=10015101&tid=104 here is the link, to me t doesnt look like henderson tried to setup anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonsFoot Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Right before Anthony goes for the kick the commentator says"I could not think of a better way to bring down the curtain ..." Then the kick happens lol. I think the kick was legit. I understand what you are saying tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Can Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 no it was not ****ing set up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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