Even Meta’s algorithm could not predict Mark Zuckerberg to make such a dedicated turn into the world of martial arts. The tech titan has not only started training but has also been able to win multiple medals in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament. For some months now, the Meta CEO has been seen training with renowned MMA fighters.

One of those fighters is Khai Wu. In September 2022, Zuckerberg posted a video in which he sparred with Wu. Interestingly, it was the first glimpse of him fighting for many fans. Now, his training partner seems to have grabbed a lucrative deal with one of the top MMA leagues.

Khai Wu, the training partner of Mark Zuckerberg signs with PFL

The Professional Fighters League (PFL), a premier mixed martial arts organization, announced Wu’s signing to their roster. The PFL’s tweet sharing the news generated significant excitement among fans and industry insiders.

Khai Wu, often called as ‘Shadow’, is a 27-year-old fighter with an impressive record of 7-4. He has had prior experience in Bellator as well. However, he lost both the fights he fought at Bellator. Moreover, he has previously fought under numerous other promotions across the world, like ‘Chinese Taipei MMA Association’ and ‘Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat’.

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Signing with PFL brings immense advantages for Khai Wu’s career progression. The MMA promotion has been gaining immense popularity with the recent signings of Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul. Moreover, this exposure and the competitive environment of PFL will provide Wu with propel him to greater heights.

When the world of UFC reacted to Mark Zuckerberg’s video with Khai Wu

Mark Zuckerberg’s training video featuring Khai Wu garnered attention not only from casual viewers but also from the biggest names in MMA. UFC sensation Conor McGregor expressed his excitement, commenting, “Yo!!! F*cking awesome Mark.” Further, esteemed commentator, Joe Rogan chimed in with some positive remarks.

“This is great! I’m so happy to see this. Training looks solid too,” said the 55-year-old. Even the official page of the UFC acknowledged the video, affirming, “Combos looking clean.” The reactions from UFC fighters such as Alexander Volkanovski, Alex Pereira, and Sean O’Malley further demonstrated the widespread interest generated by Zuckerberg’s venture into the world of combat sports.

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Let’s wait and see the exciting fights and opportunities that lie ahead in the path of Khai Wu.