Mark Zuckerberg’s passion for MMA and potential risk of injury led to a warning to Meta investors about how his unavailability could negatively impact the business.
Mark Zuckerberg’s got a thing for MMA. It’s not just a hobby, it’s a passion. But, it’s causing some ripples in the business world. Meta, his company, had to issue a warning to investors.
Why? Well, Zuckerberg’s love for combat sports could potentially impact Meta’s business.
Meta, you know, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, had to address this in their 2024 financial disclosure. They listed out potential risk factors for the business. And guess what? Zuckerberg’s MMA interest was on the list.
At 39, Zuckerberg got into Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA. He even hinted at a potential fight with Elon Musk. Yeah, you read that right.
But, things took a turn. Zuckerberg tore his ACL during training. This likely triggered the investor warning.
The disclosure to investors read, “We currently depend on the continued services and performance of our key personnel, including Mark Zuckerberg.” It went on to mention high-risk activities like combat sports, extreme sports, and recreational aviation. All of these carry serious injury and death risks.
The statement continued, “If Mr. Zuckerberg were to become unavailable for any reason, there could be a material adverse impact on our operations.”
Zuckerberg’s response? A GIF on Threads. It featured UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and read “high risk = high reward.”
Zuckerberg’s not just a fan, he’s involved. He’s the CEO of Meta and the largest shareholder. He’s worked with big names in MMA like Volkanovski and former middleweight champ Israel Adesanya. He even earned a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Dave Camarillo.
There was talk of a fight with Musk. The two social media giants went back and forth about a potential cage match. UFC CEO Dana White got involved, but no agreement was reached.
Despite the torn ACL and the surgery that followed, Zuckerberg kept training. He was likely out of the office for a few days to recover. But, it seems like he’s not ready to throw in the towel just yet.