In addition to running the multi-billion dollar social media giants Meta and Instagram, Mark Zuckerberg has found a new passion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Joining a list of notable celebrities such as Tom Hardy, Russell Brand, and Henry Cavill, the tech billionaire has been immersing himself in the martial art. In his very first jiu-jitsu tournament held at a Silicon Valley school, Zuckerberg achieved an impressive feat by winning two medals, showcasing his dedication to a diverse range of extracurricular activities.

Notably, his success on the mats garnered praise from UFC royalties Conor McGregor and Israel Adesanya, adding to his already remarkable accomplishments. However, a piece of recent news broke out, claiming that the 38-year-old Zuckerberg suffered a defeat when an opponent choked him out during a match. This news met with skepticism as Meta refuted the claim, firmly defending their CEO.

In addition to that, a former UFC star has now come forward to support the Meta CEO, too, adding weight to the refutation.

Mark Zuckerberg gets support from the ex-UFC star

As the news of Mark Zuckerberg allegedly getting choked out on the mats went viral on social media, Nate Diaz‘s teammate and former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields came forward to show his support. The outspoken ex-UFC star took to Twitter and put out a strong message to all the critics.

The 44-year-old Shields wrote, “Mark Zuckerberg could beat up 99% of Twitter users. He’s got the dedication and b*lls to train martial arts unlike most of you. Make fun of him all you want but not only is he richer than you he’s now tougher than you.”

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Moreover, Shields further put out yet another tweet in response to the people, who seemingly disagreed with his last tweet.

Continuing his defense, Shields added, “It’s weird this tweet angered so many people. Most of you obviously can’t afford the trainers he has but you all have as much if not more time to train than Zuck”

Undeniably, Mark Zuckerberg has gained a reputation for his pursuit of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Despite his busy schedule as the CEO of Meta and Instagram, he has demonstrated his passion and determination to learn and grow in martial art.

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