Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sparked widespread online attention this week after footage of him sparring with top UFC bantamweight fighter Merab Dvalishvili quickly went viral.
The video, shared across multiple social media platforms, shows the Meta CEO taking part in a three-round sparring session under the guidance of the former UFC contender. The footage continues to trend, drawing reactions from fans, fighters, and technology enthusiasts.
Dvalishvili, known as “The Machine,” is recognized for his relentless wrestling style and record-breaking takedowns in the UFC bantamweight division.
Around six minutes of footage from the training session were released by Dvalishvili. While he was clearly pulling his punches, the exchanges appeared genuine. Mark Zuckerberg remained active throughout the session and can be seen attempting strikes and defending takedowns.
Although the session was a controlled sparring exercise with safety measures in place, the video highlights Zuckerberg’s growing interest and commitment.
This unusual crossover captured public attention worldwide and sparked online discussion about the tech billionaire’s progress in mixed martial arts training.
Fans and commentators praised Dvalishvili’s professionalism, while others expressed surprise at Zuckerberg’s commitment to intense physical training alongside his corporate responsibilities.
Just a few months earlier, Zuckerberg drew laughter online after sparring with reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. That session was clearly playful, with many noting that Pereira could have easily overpowered him if he chose to.
Arooj stop lying. He’s a tech bro who can make himself famous using his own social media companies
He’s in a mid life crisis. Training with someone for a promo isn’t going to do anything.
He laid off thousands of actual workers to feed his own failed projects. He should spar with any of them without the guards then talk.
He’d lose in seconds