Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg lauds Alex Pereira, Merab Dvalishvili, Jiri Prochazka & thanks Dana White after UFC 320
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Mark Zuckerberg was spotted octagon side during UFC 320.
Mark Zuckerberg was in attendance for the blockbuster UFC 320 pay-per-view event. He took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message congratulating several fighters on their performances.
The Meta CEO, a long-time MMA fan and practitioner, applauded Alex Pereira, Merab Dvalishvili, Jiri Prochazka, and Daniel Santos for their victories inside the Octagon last Saturday.
Zuckerberg’s post came shortly after the event concluded, showing just how invested he is in the sport. He wrote:
“Congrats to @alexpoatanpereira, @merab.dvalishvili, @jirkaprochazka, and @danielwillycatcb on a great night! Good to see lots of friends and thanks to @danawhite and @ufc for another amazing event.”
The billionaire entrepreneur has been a familiar face cageside in recent years, attending several UFC pay-per-views alongside family and friends. His growing involvement in martial arts, training in jiu-jitsu and MMA, has also deepened his connection to fighters and fans alike.
Alex Pereira and Merab Dvalishvili shine at UFC 320
UFC 320 was headlined by a thrilling light heavyweight title clash between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev. ‘Poatan’ wasted no time reclaiming his crown, knocking out Ankalaev in the very first round with a vicious combination that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
It marked another defining moment in Pereira’s storied UFC career, further solidifying his reputation as one of the sport’s most feared strikers.
In the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his bantamweight championship for the third consecutive time.
The Georgian machine outworked Cory Sandhagen over five rounds, earning a dominant unanimous decision victory. Zuckerberg’s recognition of both champions reflected his appreciation for their relentless drive and elite skill inside the cage.
Mark Zuckerberg has once praised Jiri Prochazka’s samurai lifestyle
Among those he congratulated was Jiri Prochazka, who pulled off a remarkable comeback knockout win against Khalil Rountree Jr. Prochazka’s victory placed him back in the light heavyweight title conversation, possibly setting up a trilogy bout with Pereira.
Interestingly, Zuckerberg had previously spoken about his admiration for Prochazka’s lifestyle during a chat with Max Holloway on YouTube.
He said, “Every other fighter posts photos of them training. He posts photos of him in a forest with a samurai sword.” That admiration now seems fitting, given Prochazka’s warrior-like mentality that once again carried him to victory.
Mark Zuckerberg’s post summed up his passion for MMA, not just as a spectator but as someone who respects the discipline and spirit behind every fighter. His continued presence at UFC events highlights how far the sport’s influence has spread, even reaching Silicon Valley’s elite.
What did Mark Zuckerberg say after UFC 320?
He congratulated Alex Pereira, Merab Dvalishvili, Jiri Prochazka, and Daniel Santos, thanking the UFC and Dana White for an incredible night.
Why is Mark Zuckerberg so interested in UFC?
Zuckerberg has trained in MMA and jiu-jitsu for years and often attends UFC events as a fan of the sport’s skill, discipline, and intensity.
Who did Alex Pereira defeat at UFC 320?
Alex Pereira reclaimed the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Magomed Ankalaev via first-round TKO in the main event.
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