Joe Rogan believes disabled fighter Zion Clark is a bizzare opponent to train for
Joe Rogan recently expressed his awe at the incredible achievement of Zion Clark, a disabled MMA fighter who won his debut fight. The 25-year-old was born with a rare birth disorder that negatively affected the development of his lower body and caused him to grow without his legs.
Clark recently beat Eugene Murray via unanimous decision at the Gladiator Challenge: Seasons Beatings event and the famous podcaster and UFC color commentator was very impressed with what he saw.
The 55-year-old lauded Clark's inspiring journey while attempting to analyze how his opponents could possibly beat him. The podcaster pointed out that Clark's disability in fact benefits him by making it impossible for opponents to try controlling his legs.
Speaking on the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast with Brian Simpson (#1915), Rogan briefly scrutinized Zion Clark's unique fighting abilities.
"Nothing but props for the guy... To become an elite wrestler and then an MMA fighter, incredible... But one thing that he's able to do, you don't have legs to control. So your game is different.
"If you're punching a guy that's down like that... You have to bend your knees and try punching [Down]. To train for that guy, how do you train for that guy?"
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Joe Rogan discusses Bruce Lee's contribution to the sport of MMA
Joe Rogan recently praised Bruce Lee for his valuable contributions to the development of the sport of MMA through his mastery of fighting techniques as well as his massive influence on popular culture.
In another recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast with Brian Redban (#1913), the host of the show talked about how Lee's widely acclaimed film, Enter The Dragon, showcased the first MMA fight in cinema. Rogan cited a scene from the film showing an 'armbar' submission and stated:
"Bruce Lee was a legit martial artist, like really good. And also, a giant movie star. And also, a guy who is open-minded enough to incorporate all the [Martial] arts into what he called 'Jeet Kune Do'..."
Joe Rogan further stated:
"First time, we ever see a tap, it's here in Enter The Dragon. And they bow afterwards. This is literally like an example for everybody to see of the first mixed martial arts fight and it was Bruce Lee."
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