Overview
- The UFC CEO delivered the blunt defense on The Skinny Confidential podcast, telling online detractors that Zuckerberg would beat them in a fight.
- White said Zuckerberg is a capable athlete who trains in MMA and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, competes in grappling, and regularly works with top fighters.
- After joining Meta’s board in 2025, White says firsthand exposure to Zuckerberg’s discipline and fitness informs his view.
- White revisited his failed attempt to promote a Zuckerberg–Elon Musk matchup, saying it collapsed after Musk cited a back injury and noting Musk’s judo background.
- No fight is scheduled, and the latest coverage centers on White’s emphatic endorsement rather than any new bout plans.