In a surprising turn of events, Mark Zuckerberg has sparked a wave of concern in the MMA community with his recent Instagram post. The Meta CEO, who is a known admirer of UFC and MMA, posted about his recent victory in a jiu-jitsu tournament, causing many to worry about the potential impact on fighters’ job security. It is no secret that Zuckerberg is a huge fan of the sport and has attended numerous UFC events, but his latest move has left many wondering if he plans to make any major changes in the MMA world.
UFC 288 saw Aljamain Sterling and Belal Muhammad emerge victorious in the main and co-main events, respectively. However, the MMA world was hit with this unexpected news. Many fighters took to social media to voice their concerns and share their opinions on Zuckerberg’s involvement in the sport.
While some expressed excitement at the prospect of a major tech mogul taking an interest in MMA, others worried that this could spell trouble for fighters’ job security in the future.
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Despite the mixed reactions, one thing is for sure – Mark Zuckerberg’s latest move has certainly made an impact in the MMA world. As fans and fighters alike wait to see what the future holds for the sport, one thing remains certain: the world of MMA is always full of surprises.
Whether Zuckerberg’s involvement will ultimately be positive or negative for fighters remains unclear. However, one thing is clear – it is a topic to debate for some time to come.
MMA community reacts to Mark Zuckerberg adding jiu-jitsu in his resume
Many fighters from the MMA community and the UFC made comments on Zuckerberg’s Instagram post. Here’s what they had to say:
Israel Adesanya made a note of the news:
Alexander Volkanovski was loving the shorts:
Brandon Moreno was sharing his congratulations:
Marlon Chito Vera recognizes his feat:
Daniel Willy felt the achievement was amazing:
Johnny Eblen is looking forward to more:
Zuckerberg once had a private UFC event
In a surprising move, reports suggest that Mark Zuckerberg had purchased UFC 61 Vegas. With the approval of Dana White and the UFC team, Zuckerberg was given the green light to take over Apex and put on the show. While details about the acquisition remain unclear, it is clear that the tech mogul’s interest in MMA continues to grow.
The Boss & The Zuck 📸 #UFCVegas61 pic.twitter.com/WOEnGdaowi
— UFC (@ufc) October 2, 2022
Despite the excitement surrounding the event, the public and press were not given access to UFC 61 Vegas. Zuckerberg, along with his wife and a few close friends, were reportedly the only ones in attendance. The main event featured a matchup between Yan Xiaonan and Mackenzie Dern.
However, the lack of public access to the event left many fans disappointed. As Zuckerberg’s involvement in the MMA world continues to grow, it remains unclear what other surprises he has in store for the sport.
