UFC 298 had a special guest in attendance, none other than the Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg. However, it turns out that bantamweight fighter Merab Dvalishvili was not surprised by Zuckerberg’s presence, as the tech mogul had informed him about his plans to attend the event a few days prior. In a memorable moment during the event, Merab engaged in a conversation with Zuckerberg after slamming his opponent, Henry Cejudo, to the canvas near where Zuckerberg was seated.
Key Takeaway
Mark Zuckerberg attended UFC 298 and had informed Merab Dvalishvili about his presence beforehand. The two also plan to train together once Zuckerberg has recovered from his ACL injury.
Unexpected Encounter with Zuckerberg
Merab revealed that Zuckerberg had reached out to him before the fight, asking him to keep it a secret. The fighter acknowledged Zuckerberg’s presence and greeted him in person during the event. Despite not being in Merab’s corner officially, Zuckerberg shared some of his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expertise with the fighter during the match.
Future Training Plans
Merab also disclosed that he was supposed to train with Zuckerberg before the latter’s ACL injury last year. However, the two plan to make up for it by training together once Zuckerberg has fully recovered.
UFC Title Contention
With many fans speculating that Merab Dvalishvili might be in line for a title shot, the fighter addressed the possibility of facing the winner of the upcoming fight between “Suga” Sean O’Malley and Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC 299. He also shared his preference for his next opponent and the reasons behind it.
Opponent’s Future and Surprising Response
When asked about his opponent Henry Cejudo’s potential retirement following his second consecutive defeat, Merab’s response might surprise many UFC enthusiasts.
