Mark Zuckerberg spars with Merab Dvalishvili on Lake Tahoe barge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg faced UFC star Merab Dvalishvili in a sparring match on a barge at Lake Tahoe on August 9, 2026. The bout included a referee and multiple cameras while Zuckerberg shared clips on Instagram. Dvalishvili demonstrated his skills by throwing Zuckerberg into the water, though he appeared to take it easy on him. This match is not their first, as the two previously sparred in December 2025. Zuckerberg's interest in MMA has gained attention in recent years, showcasing a different side of the tech executive.
- •Zuckerberg and Dvalishvili sparred on a barge at Lake Tahoe.
- •Dvalishvili tossed Zuckerberg into the lake during the match.
- •The sparring session was documented with multiple cameras.
- •This is the second time Zuckerberg and Dvalishvili have sparred.
- •Zuckerberg has been a noted fan of MMA in recent years.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Mark Zuckerberg Brawls With UFC Star Merab Dvalishvili On a Lake Tahoe Barge
"Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg went toe-to-toe with UFC star Merab Dvalishvili for a few rounds on a giant barge on Lake Tahoe, which he posted on Instagram
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