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Title: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: Matt on December 15, 2022, 08:01:23 AM
https://www.givemesport.com/88095051-zion-clark-man-with-no-legs-set-to-make-mma-debut

Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: Kwon_2 on December 15, 2022, 08:03:33 AM
Very difficult to do an Imanari-roll to heelhook on this individual
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: Matt on December 15, 2022, 08:03:44 AM
Reminds me a bit of Nick Newell, but I'd think having no legs would be a lot more limiting than missing one arm.

Nick had an 11-0 pro record going into this fight with Justin Gaethje, and currently has a 16-4 record, and is still competing as a lightweight in Bellator.

Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: falco on December 15, 2022, 08:08:43 AM
Does he even has hip bones? Full digestive tract?
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: Dave D on December 15, 2022, 08:14:05 AM
I thought this was going to be a thread about Bhanks.
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: OneMoreRep on December 15, 2022, 08:16:49 AM
Very difficult to do an Imanari-roll to heelhook on this individual

This is John Danaher's kryptonite.

"1"
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: Gym Rat on December 15, 2022, 08:32:52 AM
Looking FWD to the Height / Weight / Reach comparison...

Standing Balancing 3' 1"
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: IroNat on December 15, 2022, 08:34:34 AM
His upper body strength is equal to someone in a much higher weight class.

This gives him an advantage in wrestling.
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: Kwon_2 on December 15, 2022, 08:37:58 AM
This is John Danaher's kryptonite.

"1"

 ;D
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: Matt on December 15, 2022, 09:43:17 AM
His upper body strength is equal to someone in a much higher weight class.

This gives him an advantage in wrestling.

Ah...that makes sense...so since all of his weight is in the upper body, he would have the upper body strength of someone much heavier...maybe even a heavyweight. So that would help.
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: IroNat on December 15, 2022, 09:49:37 AM
Ah...that makes sense...so since all of his weight is in the upper body, he would have the upper body strength of someone much heavier...maybe even a heavyweight. So that would help.

In the video above look at the size of his arms compared to his opponent.

Here's another.

>

Adonis Lattimore, state champion born without legs, proves that anyBODY can wrestle...

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2022/April/26/Adonis-Lattimore-anybody-can-wrestle

and another...

For ASU's One-Legged Wrestler Anthony Robles, It's Been A Devil Of A Career

https://arizona.sbnation.com/2011/1/26/1956615/arizona-state-sun-devils-disabled-wrestling-anthony-robles
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: joswift on December 15, 2022, 10:12:39 AM
Here's another.

>

Adonis Lattimore, state champion born without legs, proves that anyBODY can wrestle...

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2022/April/26/Adonis-Lattimore-anybody-can-wrestle

and another...

For ASU's One-Legged Wrestler Anthony Robles, It's Been A Devil Of A Career

https://arizona.sbnation.com/2011/1/26/1956615/arizona-state-sun-devils-disabled-wrestling-anthony-robles

anybody?
(https://media.vanityfair.com/photos/5aa971d3af40c861bd503008/5:3/w_1150,h_690,c_limit/t-stephen-hawking-june-2004.jpg)
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: robcguns on December 15, 2022, 10:50:01 AM
Very impressive but won’t beat anyone with legs.
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: IroNat on December 15, 2022, 10:58:26 AM
Very impressive but won’t beat anyone with legs.

I think it will be interesting.

He will be very low so almost impossible to punch him and any opponent would have to kick him.

If he grabs the leg it might be over as he will just climb the leg and then it's a wrestling match at which he will be at an advantage.

Also any joint locks incorporating leg leverage won't work on him.

A big mistake would be for any opponent to go down to his level to strike him.

He will be very difficult to hold on to.
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: joswift on December 15, 2022, 11:05:18 AM
I think it will be interesting.

He will be very low so almost impossible to punch and any opponent would have to kick him.

If he grabs the leg it might be over as he will just climb the leg and then it's a wrestling match at which he will be at an advantage.

Also any joint locks incorporating leg leverage won't work on him.

A big mistake would be for any opponent to go down to his level to strike him.

He will be very difficult to hold on to.

his opponenets will be made to kneel down
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: Henda on December 15, 2022, 11:15:15 AM
Very impressive but won’t beat anyone with legs.
Haha Exactly just pick him up and throw him out the cage fight won
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: wazhazbin on December 15, 2022, 11:20:00 AM
there would literally be no point that you could legally head kick him.
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: wes on December 15, 2022, 11:23:28 AM
Haha Exactly just pick him up and throw him out the cage fight won
:D
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: Mothballs on December 15, 2022, 04:27:39 PM
there would literally be no point that you could legally head kick him.
If the rules consider him a downed opponent that’s crazy and unfair. A downed opponent has willingly or unwillingly gone to the ground. If they’re going to take away the opponents legs because Zion has none I guess that’s the MMA version of diversity equity and inclusion.
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: GymnJuice on December 15, 2022, 04:33:12 PM
Until hanky gives his opinion on his takedown defense this is all just speculation.
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: Matt on December 16, 2022, 02:24:41 AM
If the rules consider him a downed opponent that’s crazy and unfair. A downed opponent has willingly or unwillingly gone to the ground. If they’re going to take away the opponents legs because Zion has none I guess that’s the MMA version of diversity equity and inclusion.

Can a fighter legally stay down for the entire fight without being stood back up?
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: IroNat on December 16, 2022, 06:31:05 AM
his opponenets will be made to kneel down

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Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: IroNat on December 16, 2022, 06:31:41 AM
Can a fighter legally stay down for the entire fight without being stood back up?

He could do a handstand.
Title: Re: Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.
Post by: BlackMetallic on December 16, 2022, 07:01:46 AM