Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most difficult combat sports. It involves kickboxing, BJJ, wrestling, and boxing, amongst other disciplines. Therefore, it requires a special person who is capable enough to master, learn, and excel in sports. Recently, Zion Clark, an MMA fighter born without any lower limbs, won his first MMA fight. Perhaps this is the beginning of a special journey for Clark and he celebrates in style.
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Clark is suffering from caudal regression syndrome since his birth. This affects fetal development in about one in 60,000 live births every year. As a result, he doesn’t have legs since his birth. However, this hasn’t stopped him from working hard to make it as an MMA pro.
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Furthermore, he also took part in the Olympics and Paralympics and holds the record of being the fastest man on two hands. In addition, he lives by the mantra: “No Excuses”, as seen on the tattoo on his back.
Zion Clark celebrates in style
As someone who was bullied and made fun of in school, Clark has come a long way. He recently made his professional MMA debut against Eugene Murray.
The 25-year-old Ohio-based fighter won his debut fight against an able-bodied fighter. Clark‘s fight went on for 3 rounds before completing a successful takedown. The victory was confirmed with a unanimous decision from the judges.
And after completing his victory, he tweeted in style by posting a photo of himself on a car. He wrote, “Don’t speak just grind and the success with automatically flow “
Don’t speak just grind and the success with automatically flow 🙌 pic.twitter.com/xqWYjl1oaD
— Zion Clark (@bigz97) December 18, 2022
Fans show Clark their love
Fans have really had Clark‘s back throughout his career and did not miss the opportunity to support him after his victory. Here’s what they had to say:
A fan felt as if he was floating while others may call it Photoshop:
Haters gonna say this is photoshopped but ma boy really floating 😤
— Cinematic Destiny (@CineDestiny) December 19, 2022
Whilst some fans felt that it was due to the shirt:
Nah that shirt made u look like u r levitating
— jenansfer (@SBerhodrick) December 19, 2022
Another supporter was full of respect:
respect, thats fuckin awesome
— Hilarious (@HillsHillsn) December 19, 2022
An admirer was full of support:
God bless you champ 🫶
— un_barbu_ahi (@un_barbu_ahi) December 19, 2022
One fan called him a ‘beast’:
Youre a beast 🔥
— Hoff (@HoffEnergy) December 19, 2022
Whilst a fan has had too much already:
bro really said pic.twitter.com/KNdsEzbmSv
— KJ 🥷 (@kjcombat) December 20, 2022
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one fan asked a question that was on everyone’s mind, he asked:
wait wait is you levitating now?!
— secret agent sleaza (@freeafternine) December 19, 2022
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