Zion Clark, Wrestler With No Legs, Wins First MMA Match: Watch

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Zion Clark attends the Health and Tech Summit at 247 Health Club on September 8, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Graves/Getty Images for 247 Health Club)
Zion Clark's MMA debut has gone viral.

Zion Clark is someone who has risen to prominence over the last few years. The young man has a very inspiring story as he was a wrestler at Kent State. Clark was born without legs, which means he could only wrestle with arm and chest strength. Despite this, he overcame numerous odds and showcased himself to be an amazing athlete.

Additionally, he recently broke a world record as he ran 10 meters in under five seconds. Of course, this record was made unique thanks to the fact that he has to run with his arms. Overall, he is an incredible athlete who has truly overcome a lot to get to where he is now.

Zion Clark attends the Boxing WAGs Association First Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament Honoring National Prostate Cancer Foundation on August 29, 2022 in Northridge, California. (Photo by Amy Graves/Getty Images for Boxing WAGs Association)

Zion Clark Tries MMA

On Saturday night, Clark got to try his hand at Mixed Martial Arts. This match took place in San Diego and it was an unsanctioned fight with no official winner. It took place against Eugene Murray, a 25-year-old who certainly had a huge advantage.

Despite this advantage, Clark put on an absolute show. Murray seemingly had no clue how to approach Clark, which led to numerous takedowns. Because of Clark's proximity to the ground, he was able to get at Murray's legs. While Zion Clark was never able to submit Murray, he did do enough to win by unanimous decision.

The video of the fight ended up going viral on Twitter and it is easy to see why. This is one of those clips that will spark a debate, even if the discourse isn't necessarily productive. No matter what, you can't help but admit that Zion Clark is an inspiration.

Let us know what you think of Clark's big win, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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