'He’s going in for software updates.' Netizens spark hilarious meme fest as Mark Zuckerberg undergoes ACL surgery ahead of MMA match
Mark Zuckerberg's journey towards a potential MMA career seems to have hit a roadblock after the Meta CEO recently revealed that he had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a sparring session.
The tech billionaire shared the news of his injury on Instagram by sharing a picture a series of his photos from the hospital.
In the caption, Zuckerberg expressed his gratitude for the medical team that performed the surgery, stating, «Tore my ACL sparring and just got out of surgery to replace it. Grateful for the doctors and team taking care of me.»
He went on to mention that his much-anticipated MMA debut, originally slated for early 2024, would now be delayed.
«I was training for a competitive MMA fight early next year, but now that's delayed a bit. Still looking forward to doing it after I recover.
Thanks to everyone for the love and support.»
Despite the setback, an outpouring of support flooded Zuckerberg's Instagram post, with over 721,380 likes and countless get-well-soon messages from well-wishers.
However, the reaction on X (Twitter) was quite different, particularly from followers of Elon Musk, who had engaged in a lighthearted feud with Zuckerberg over a proposed cage match, earlier this year.
X users seized the opportunity to mock Zuckerberg, suggesting that he was not up to the challenge and making references to his robotic.
Some even speculated that he backed out of the fight with Elon Musk, claiming he wasn't «built for this.»
One user wrote, «He’s going in for some software updates and mechanical maintenance.»
Zuckerberg's interest in MMA became public during the pandemic when he started training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He showcased his skills in May 2023,
