Fans react as Zion Clark, wrestler born without legs, wins pro MMA debut

Zion Clark created history when he won his debut MMA bout against Eugene Murray at the Gladiator Challenge event this past weekend.

The 25-year-old suffers from a rare birth disorder that caused him to be born without legs. However, that did not stop him from securing a decisive unanimous decision on his MMA debut.

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As news of this incredible feat spread on social media, MMA fans weighed in with their opinions and shared their thoughts on Twitter. While many were full of praise for the disabled fighter's grit, some doubted the legitimacy of his win.

For example, user @jordanunbroken2 stated his reservation on Zion Clark's win:

"I don't know man. I feel like regardless of the outcome, his opponent loses. He bends down and decks him, he beats up a guy with no legs. He lets the guy beat him, his record is tarnished and he got beat up but a guy with no legs."

@kjcombat asked:

"Genuinely curious on what weight class he fights in, like he could be a Flyweight probably.. right ?"

@bygjambino said:

"Dudes a human cheat code lol, can’t even get a full mount on the dude."

User @ktrain061370 asked a technical question about Clark.

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However, other users like @BigDogDPA praised Clark, tweeting:

"Size doesn't matter what matter is your mentally and strength is what guide you to motivate yourself to lead the result into successful."

User @bickyrobby5 stated:

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Conor McGregor praises Zion Clark and points out the only way to beat the 25-year-old disabled fighter

Conor McGregor recently tweeted out his appreciation for Zion Clark and congratulated him on his MMA debut win this past Saturday.

'The Notorious' seemed extremely impressed with Clark's achievements and inspiring story as he reacted to a video of the Ohio native getting his hand raised in the octagon. The Irishman wrote:

"Absolutely fascinating to hear about this man’s debut and now see it. Lighting entry on the low single... You should not connect to him in any shape or form... Congrats and so much respect to that man Zion Clark!..."

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Furthermore, the former double champion also analyzed the only way one could get the better of Zion Clark. He stated that in order to defeat Clark, his opponents would have to develop a certain skill to bypass Clark's advantage of being grounded.

"Can’t kick as he is grounded opponent. The only way to stop him is to develop ko ending shots mid transitions in grappling. Very few on the planet possess this skill... Wild."

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Conor McGregor is speculated to make his long-awaited return to the octagon next year, after suffering a brutal leg fracture against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. His exact timeline and opponents are yet to be officially confirmed.

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