
The Training Session
META CEO Mark Zuckerberg has disclosed injuries to his face after an intense training session. Sharing the images on Instagram, the Facebook CEO showcased two black eyes ahead of a potential fighting match against Elon Musk. Zuckerberg blamed the sparring session for his injuries, referring to it as getting "a little out of hand".
Talks Stall
Although Zuckerberg has been training for a potential MMA fight since 2020 and was seen training with UFC stars Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski, discussions of a bout between him and Elon Musk have come to a standstill.
Update on Zuckerberg's Progress
Despite the halted negotiations, Zuckerberg remains committed to his training and is now considering competing professionally in jiu-jitsu. In an interview with Forbes, he expressed his desire to participate in an MMA competition within the next year. He noted, "I want to do a formal fight sometime in the next year. So I'm looking forward to that."
Reactions and Comments
Zuckerberg's Instagram post with the photos of his black eyes attracted attention from his 12 million followers. Some users commented playfully, joking about the pain experienced by users when their accounts are suspended. Others from the MMA world chimed in, advising Zuckerberg to keep his hands up during sparring sessions and acknowledging the physical and mental strength gained through overcoming challenges.

As negotiations for a fight between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk remain on hold, Zuckerberg continues his training, determined to pursue his passion for combat sports.