Joe Rogan reveals how Mark Zuckerberg’s political leanings changed after jiu-jitsu

UFC commentator Joe Rogan discusses the impact of Jiu-Jitsu on an individual's overall growth, citing Mark Zuckerberg as an example.

Joe Rogan reveals how Mark Zuckerberg’s political leanings changed after jiu-jitsu

Joe Rogan talks about Mark Zuckerberg's involvement with Jiu-Jitsu (Image via Instagram/@joerogan and @zuck)

Popular UFC commentator Joe Rogan hosts one of the most talked-about podcast shows in the world, Joe Rogan Experience. Over the years, he has welcomed a diverse range of fascinating guests to his show. Currently, his podcast is known for featuring notable personalities, including figures like Donald Trump and Mark Zuckerberg.

Recently, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience, where he and Rogan discussed a variety of intriguing topics. A few days before Zuckerberg’s episode, Rogan hosted American comedian Theo Von. During that episode, Rogan shared insights about Zuckerberg’s involvement in Jiu-Jitsu and how he believes it has impacted the Meta CEO’s life.

Mark Zuckerberg started doing jiu-jitsu and nothing turns you into a libertarian like jiu-jitsu. Nothing turns you into a person who values hard work, and discipline, and struggle like jiu-jitsu. It’s an exposure of character. Nothing else is like it. You expose character in a way that’s almost impossible, even with other martial arts

Joe Rogan via JRE #2253
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Zuckerberg is widely recognized as a tech enthusiast, but his passion for combat sports is less known. The CEO of Meta has developed a close connection with the combat sports community and actively trains and competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.

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Interestingly, there was an occasion when he sustained serious injuries during a training session while preparing for these competitions. However, there are positive aspects to his involvement, as highlighted by UFC commentator Joe Rogan.

According to Rogan, who is an MMA practitioner himself, regular training in combat sports offers numerous benefits. In Zuckerberg’s case, the UFC commentator noted that, in addition to improving his physical appearance, training has also broadened the Meta CEO’s perspective on various topics. Specifically, he mentioned that practicing BJJ reveals one’s character and contributes to personal development.

Mark Zuckerberg reveals his potential MMA fight plans to Joe Rogan

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, like many other prominent figures, has been a consistent observer of MMA fights, especially those organized by the UFC. Over the years, his frequent attendance at UFC pay-per-view events has ignited a desire to compete in a professional MMA fight. Interestingly, he has even considered a potential opponent for this challenge.

Mark Zuckerberg and Israel Adesanya sparring
Mark Zuckerberg and Israel Adesanya sparring (Image via X/@RapTV)

Notably, he and Tesla CEO Elon Musk engaged in discussions about a potential MMA fight between them. As a result, both personalities even participated in training sessions with experienced MMA fighters. However, the fight has not taken place to date, but this has not dampened Zuckerberg’s enthusiasm for an MMA fight.

I want to… And I think I probably will, but we’ll see. 2025 is going to be a very busy year on the AI side. I think the idea of having a competition, you really need to get into the headspace of ‘I’m going to fight someone this week.’ So, I need to figure this out because I don’t know how with everything that’s going on in AI, how I’m going to have like a week or two where I can just get into this like, ‘I’m going to fight someone [mindset]’. It’s good training and I would like to [fight] at some point

Mark Zuckerberg via JRE #2255

Despite his eagerness to fight, the Meta CEO is uncertain about when his MMA match will take place. Zuckerberg mentioned that his busy schedule, especially due to his work in AI, contributes to this uncertainty. Additionally, he is in discussions about leveraging his AI expertise to tackle ongoing issues related to UFC rankings.

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