Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of META, recently expressed his desire to train with UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira once he fully recovers from his knee injury.
Known for his passion for MMA, Zuckerberg has been spotted ringside at numerous UFC events and has even delved into training himself, collaborating with notable fighters like Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski.
Despite a setback last November when he suffered a torn ACL while preparing for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament, Zuckerberg underwent surgery to address the injury. He’s now on the path to recovery, with an estimated timeline of 6 to 12 months before he can return to training.
Mark Zuckerberg expresses his desire to train with Alex Pereira
Zuckerberg’s enthusiasm for the sport was evident as he attended UFC 300, where Pereira defended his title against Jamahal Hill in a spectacular fashion, finishing the fight with his trademark left hook in the first round.
Following the event, Pereira shared a backstage moment with Zuckerberg, captured in a video uploaded to Pereira’s YouTube channel. In the clip, Zuckerberg discusses his recovery timeline with Pereira and expresses his eagerness to train with him once he’s back in action.
Meanwhile, UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman weighed in on Pereira’s victory and his aspirations to potentially move up to the heavyweight division.
Usman warned the heavyweight division to take notice of Pereira’s skills, emphasizing the threat he poses to opponents across multiple weight classes.
Usman cautioned that fighters who underestimate Pereira could find themselves in trouble, emphasizing Pereira’s dominance and versatility in the Octagon.
As Pereira considers his future in the UFC, his remarkable performance at UFC 300 has undoubtedly caught the attention of fans and fellow fighters alike, setting the stage for potentially exciting matchups and further success in his career.
