25-year-old Zion Clark took the MMA world by storm after his debut this past weekend and now has the attention of Conor McGregor. Clark, who was born with no legs, secured the victory over his able-bodied opponent and received praise and commendations from the MMA community. Now, former UFC champion McGregor has shared a congratulatory message to Clark, while also sharing a few tips for his future opponents.
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The Irishman responded to a clip from Clark’s debut on Twitter. He sounded thoroughly impressed with what he witnessed and gave his own observations about Clark’s game.
The 25-year-old former All-American wrestler reciprocated McGregor’s respect and shared his excitement for the future.
Conor McGregor on how to fight Zion Clark
While Conor McGregor had nothing but good things to say about Clark, he also tried to decode Clark’s fighting style. McGregor commented on the former D1 wrestler‘s speed of entry for the takedown. The former two-division champion also advised against connecting with Clark in “any shape or form.”
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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – MAY 28: Conor McGregor watches the action from the pitlane during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mario Renzi – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
In his opinion, it is better to fight Clark by finding frames to strike from. He also congratulated Clark and remarked how MMA is the best sport.
Absolutely fascinating to hear about this man’s debut and now see it. Lighting entry on the low single. Wow! You should not connect to him in any shape or form. Frames only. Frame to strike. Fascinating! Congrats and so much respect to that man Zion Clark! Mma is the best sport!
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE STORY Zion Clark won in his pro MMA debut 👏 (via @gcmmafights, craig.levinson/IG, @bigz97)
In a response to his previous tweet, McGregor elaborated further on how to fight Clark. Being a grounded opponent, opponents cannot kick Clark. Therefore, McGregor said, “the only way to stop him is to develop ko ending shots mid transitions in grappling.”
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. And to 3/4 way downward punch a jab there is just no power. Look at opponents attempt before the shot. Wild!
Absolutely fascinating to hear about this man’s debut and now see it. Lighting entry on the low single. Wow! You should not connect to him in any shape or form. Frames only. Frame to strike. Fascinating! Congrats and so much respect to that man Zion Clark! Mma is the best sport!
‘The Notorious’ also said, “Very few on the planet possess this skill.” He used Clark’s opponent as an example to show how downward jabs would also be useless, as there would be no power.
McGregor’s uplifting messages prompted a response from Clark, who said he had no intentions of slowing down in his pursuit of success.
Zion Clark’s response to McGregor
The young fighter responded to McGregor’s praises. “Appreciate the love and respect @TheNotoriousMMA this is just the start for me,” wrote Clark, “I’m excited to see how far I can take my fight game!”
The 25-year-old also stated how he “proved the doubters wrong in wrestling becoming an All American and D1 Wrestler.”
Appreciate the love and respect @TheNotoriousMMA this is just the start for me I’m excited to see how far I can take my fight game! I proved the doubters wrong in wrestling becoming an All American and D1 Wrestler. All respect 👑💪🏽🥊🙏🏽
‘Mystic Mac’ acknowledged Clark’s response, saying “Absolutely legendary.” The first-ever UFC champ-champ also tagged the promotion in his response. Perhaps the Irishman sees potential in Clark to be a future addition to the roster.
Absolutely legendary! @ufc
Appreciate the love and respect @TheNotoriousMMA this is just the start for me I’m excited to see how far I can take my fight game! I proved the doubters wrong in wrestling becoming an All American and D1 Wrestler. All respect 👑💪🏽🥊🙏🏽
Zion Clark has defied the odds several times in his life to make it to his MMA debut. Now, with his first MMA win, he is setting an inspiring example to the world, earning the respect of the likes of Conor McGregor.
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