Merab Dvalishvili Knew Zuckerberg Was Attending UFC 298, Plan To Train Together Soon

UFC followers would possibly’ve been shocked to see Mark Zuckerberg Octagon-side at UFC 298, however Merab Dvalishvili wasn’t … ‘trigger the Fb founder shot the star bantamweight fighter a textual content just a few days earlier than telling him he’d be within the constructing for the occasion!

Some of the memorable moments of the complete card was Merab selecting up opponent Henry Cejudo and slamming him to the canvas close to the place Zuck was sitting, earlier than partaking in a dialog with the billionaire.

TMZ Sports activities requested the 33-year-old contender about Mark’s presence.

“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 informed us, including, “I knew he was there, and once I was walking out I saw him, of course, I said hello to him in person.”

Though Zuck wasn’t technically Merab’s nook like he (momentarily) was for Alex Volkanovski, that is to not say Mark did not share a few of his BJJ experience.

“I had a 4th corner that night. [Zuck] was giving me some tips when I was fighting,” Merab stated with amusing.

Bear in mind, Zuck has educated with the likes of Volk, Israel Adesanya, Mikey Musumeci and different prime fighters.

Dvalishvili additionally revealed he was supposed to coach with Zuckerberg earlier than the FB exec injured his ACL final 12 months. The boys plan to get collectively as soon as MZ’s healed up.

Billionaire tech geniuses apart, there is a bunch extra with Merab … who many followers assume will get the following crack at a title after “Suga” Sean O’Malley and Marlon “Chito” Vera battle at UFC 299 subsequent month.

We requested Merab if the UFC has knowledgeable him that he’ll battle the winner. Merab additionally tells us who he would favor to battle, and why.

As for his 298 opp, we additionally requested Dvalishvili if 37-year-old Cejudo ought to retire after his second straight defeat.