Mark Zuckerberg Attends UFC 298 And Plans To Train With Merab Dvalishvili Soon

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UFC 298 saw the surprise appearance of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who was spotted ringside at the event. However, this was no shock to bantamweight fighter Merab Dvalishvili, as Zuckerberg had informed him via text a few days prior about his attendance.

Zuckerberg’s Secret Text to Dvalishvili

Merab Dvalishvili revealed that he and Zuckerberg had been in contact before the event, with Zuckerberg sharing his plans to attend UFC 298. “We are following each other on Instagram, and he did text me before the fight that he was coming. He told me ‘Don’t tell no one.’ I can keep a secret, of course,” Dvalishvili shared.

Interaction at UFC 298

During the event, one of the standout moments was when Dvalishvili engaged in a conversation with Zuckerberg after executing a memorable move in his fight against Henry Cejudo, near where the tech mogul was seated.

Training Plans with Zuckerberg

Merab Dvalishvili also disclosed that he was set to train with Zuckerberg before the Facebook executive sustained an ACL injury last year. However, the two have plans to train together once Zuckerberg has fully recovered.

Future UFC Prospects

Looking ahead, Dvalishvili is a strong contender for a title shot in the UFC. With the upcoming fight between “Suga” Sean O’Malley and Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC 299, Dvalishvili is speculated to be in line for the next title opportunity. He also shared his preference for his potential opponent and discussed the future of his recent opponent, Henry Cejudo.