Zion Clark: Man with no legs set to make MMA debut.

[Matt]

https://www.givemesport.com/88095051-zion-clark-man-with-no-legs-set-to-make-mma-debut

[Kwon_2]

Very difficult to do an Imanari-roll to heelhook on this individual

[Matt]

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.

[falco]

Does he even has hip bones? Full digestive tract?

[Dave D]

I thought this was going to be a thread about Bhanks.

[OneMoreRep]

Very difficult to do an Imanari-roll to heelhook on this individual

This is John Danaher's kryptonite.

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[Gym Rat]

Looking FWD to the Height / Weight / Reach comparison...

Standing Balancing 3' 1"

[IroNat]

His upper body strength is equal to someone in a much higher weight class.

This gives him an advantage in wrestling.

[Kwon_2]

This is John Danaher's kryptonite.

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[Matt]

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.

[IroNat]

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.

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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

[joswift]

Here's another.

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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?

[robcguns]

Very impressive but won’t beat anyone with legs.

[IroNat]

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.

[joswift]

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

[Henda]

Very impressive but won’t beat anyone with legs.

Haha Exactly just pick him up and throw him out the cage fight won

[wazhazbin]

there would literally be no point that you could legally head kick him.

[wes]

Haha Exactly just pick him up and throw him out the cage fight won

[Mothballs]

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.

[GymnJuice]

Until hanky gives his opinion on his takedown defense this is all just speculation.

[Matt]

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?

[IroNat]

his opponenets will be made to kneel down

[IroNat]

Can a fighter legally stay down for the entire fight without being stood back up?

He could do a handstand.

[BlackMetallic]