--- title: "Mark Zuckerberg Got Busted in the Face" description: "Battle Wounds Talk about hitting the Mark. (Sorry, we had to.) Meta-formerly-Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, an avid jiu-jitsu devotee and fighting fan, took to Instagram on Sunday to show off his recent training trophies, which amount to not one, but two, black eyes. And considering that the picture is a close-up selfie that captures just […]" date: "2023-10-02" modified: "2023-10-02" authors: - name: "Maggie Harrison Dupré" job_title: "Senior Staff Writer" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/mharrison" url: "https://futurism.com/the-byte/mark-zuckerberg-busted-face" categories: - "Future Society" tags: - "billionaires" - "mark zuckerberg" - "silicon valley" - "the digest" --- # Mark Zuckerberg Got Busted in the Face ![Meta-formerly-Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, an avid jiu-jitsu devotee, took to Instagram to show off recent training trophies: two black eyes.]() *\Image: Mark Zuckerberg\* ## Battle Wounds Talk about hitting the Mark. (Sorry, we had to.) Meta-formerly-Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, an avid jiu-jitsu devotee and fighting fan, [took to Instagram]() on Sunday to show off his recent training trophies — which amount to not one, but two, black eyes. And considering that the picture is a close-up selfie that captures just a hint of a [smize](), it certainly seems like Zucko is pleased to have some battle wounds to flex. "Sparring got a little out of hand," Zuck captioned the selfie. "May need to update my avatar," he added, presumably in reference to the recently-revamped Metazuck. ## Guys Being Dudes The Facebook founder's sparring scars won the approval of several [professional fighters](), who took to the post's comment section to commend the billionaire on his bruised appearance. "Nice shiner!" commented MMA champion Johnny Eblen. "Earning stripes," added UFC fighter Hyden "The Hurricane" Amil, who included [flexed bicep]() and [fire]() emojis for good measure. Other commenters took the opportunity to discuss whether two black eyes mean that Zuck is actually a human being after all. "Proof Mark Zuckerberg isn't a ROBOT," wrote one Instagram user, with another replying: "yes because he is a freaking lizard." So, regardless of [recent improvements]() to his public relations, it looks like Zuck isn't quite beating those "[not human" allegations]() just yet. ## Hobbyist at Large Since venturing into the world of martial arts and general swoleness last year, Zuck has taken to Meta-owned apps on [several occasions]() to flex his [fighting prowess-slash-toned physique](). He's also been competing in regional jiu-jitsu tournaments, [medaling three times]() at one such event back in May. (According to some tournament witnesses, Zuck was at one point choked out at that same tournament, although the billionaire has [refuted this claim]().) The [sword-loving]() social media pioneer has discussed his passion for fighting at length in recent years, [telling]() podcast and [Big Horse Drugs Guy]() Joe Rogan back in August 2022 that "after an hour or two of working out, or rolling or wrestling with friends, or training with different folks, it's like now I'm ready to go solve whatever problem at work for the day." We're glad that Zuck's got something to keep his mind clear. And hey, the founder's much-ridiculed metaverse seems to have [vastly improved]() over the past year, so maybe taking some punches — [and not just the metaphorical kind]() — is helping after all. Still, as pleased with his newfound shiners as the billionaire might be, we're sure that his wife [would prefer]() that he stick to one of his [many]() [other]() hobbies. **More on MMArk:** [*Mark Zuckerberg’s Wife Unhappy He’s Building Fighting Arena in Their Backyard*]() ## Author At Futurism, I've reported extensively on the rise of AI as a cultural and business force shaping the media industry, and more broadly how those dynamics are changing how we all consume and share information and relate to one another. I'm also fascinated by public health policy and ethics, the role of emerging tech in politics and governance — and the powerful people and forces at those intersections — climate change, and the environment. My investigation on Sports Illustrated's use of AI-generated authors with fictional biographies won a 2024 Mirror Award for "Best Story on Media Coverage of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism and the Media" from Syracuse University's SI Newhouse School, I contributed to Niemen Lab's 2025 Predictions for Journalism series, and I've discussed my work for Futurism during appearances on NPR, CNN, the BBC, the CBC, and more. I grew up in rural Pennsylvania and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where I played Division I field hockey for the Minutewomen as a midfielder. Since then, I've lived in New Orleans, Louisiana and Manhattan, New York. I spend my free time running, reading, perusing archival fashion, and searching for the world’s best negroni. I also have a debonair tuxedo cat, Westley, who's named after "The Princess Bride." ### Author social links [Bluesky]()