Hey guys let’s try to figure out who really started the “Calf Kick”. Since it changed the game. @joerogan always gives Ben Henderson credit but it has been brought to my attention that I did it a year before against Lamas.
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Hi Cub...all Respect to your great career. Marlon Sandro in Bellator was likely 1st. I did the first vids on calf kick combos & 3 defenses to it in 2012 as well as articles on ProMMANow.com which noted your use (also credited u w Overhand to Dip High kick in my vids).
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My fight with Ricardo Lamas was in 2011. That was the first time I used them
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Believe I sighted that in my 2-part article...27 I counted. Trying to find on Wayback Machine now. From my old head Hit memory I think Marlon did it as early as Bellator 48? My Posting about it on UG Forum before the Benson vs @NateDiaz209 was the 1st major discuss @KirikJenness
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Ok i found a video of Marlon Sandro doing it but I don’t know who this opponent is

Apr 17, 2026 · 11:28 PM UTC

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Replying to @CubSwanson @joerogan @NateDiaz209 @KirikJenness
Not trying to rain on U, just would like recognized as 1 of "The Godfathers of Calf Kicks" too @KirikJenness has given me props. & weight classes, shifting combos, Wrestling INTO Submissions I was way ahead of the times & didn't realize had touch of the tism' until worked w kids
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Looks like Nazareno Malegarie which would have also been 2011
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