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Mark Zuckerberg Answers if He Would Take On “F***ng Jacked” Tom Hardy After Joe Rogan Compares Their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Credentials

Published 05/11/2023, 10:03 AM EDT

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The world of martial arts continues to attract individuals from various backgrounds. Lately, notable names have been venturing into this realm. Recently, Joe Rogan discussed two such figures on his popular podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience #1983.

His guests, Kim Congdon, and Sara Weinshenk, delved into the accomplishments of Mark Zuckerberg and Tom Hardy in the martial arts arena, sparking intriguing conversations. Both Mark Zuckerberg and Tom Hardy have made headlines for competing in Jiu-Jitsu competitions. Coincidently, both of them also have been able to win medals.

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Rogan informed his guests that Zuckerberg recently competed in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, where he displayed his skills and dedication to martial art. In this competition, Zuckerberg emerged victorious, earning gold and silver medals.

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Joe Rogan expressed admiration for Zuckerberg‘s commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, praising him as a “f**king savage”. “Did you see Mark Zuckerberg won a gold medal in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition? Mark Zuckerberg is a f**king savage. He’s been training Jiu Jitsu. This is what he did. He wore a covid mask and he f**king put a hat on and he hid.”

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Another notable figure discussed by Rogan was actor Tom Hardy, who participated in the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship. Hardy‘s dedication and skill earned him a medal with a blue belt in the competition held by Ultimate Martial Arts Championships. The Hollywood star’s performance impressed Rogan, and he also praised his acting skills.

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“Tom Hardy did that a couple of times (referring to celebrities competing in martial arts events). He was awesome in Warrior. I bought it hook line and sinker. Look at that gold medal! Wow, dudes f**ing jacked.”

Moreover, the Facebook CEO commented on the prospect of a bout against Hardy.

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Mark Zuckerberg, after sharing his Jiu-Jitsu competition win on Instagram, received an interesting comment from a meme page. The page goes by the name of Tank.Sinatra and has more than 3 million comments. “Zuck vs Tom Hardy PPV let’s do it”, the comment read.

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In response, Zuckerberg acknowledged the suggestion, noting the weight difference between them and praising Hardy as a formidable opponent. With a touch of humility, Zuckerberg recognized Hardy’s physical prowess, emphasizing the actor’s reputation as a “beast.” “Slightly different weight class? That guy is a beast!”, Zuckerberg said.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports who has a keen understanding of the complex commercial nature of the sport. With a degree in Commerce from a prestigious institute, Sushant has a unique perspective on the multi-million-dollar industry that surrounds the UFC. He is an avid fan of the sport and has been following it closely since 2016.
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