Mark Zuckerberg and Alex Pereira have an awkward moment after UFC 313 amid rumors the billionaire cursed the former champion

Mark Zuckerberg has been making waves lately, but not in the way you might expect from the Meta CEO. The billionaire tech mogul, best known for running Facebook, has taken a dive into some surprising new ventures that have driven fans wild. From diving into jiu-jitsu to getting involved in MMA, Zuckerberg has been breaking out of the digital realm and into the world of sports. It's not exactly the typical path people would expect.

However, despite his newfound "cool kid" persona, Zuckerberg's most recent interaction withUFC fighter Alex Pereira at UFC 313 turned out to be anything but smooth. The pair had what could only be described as an excruciatingly awkward exchange, where it looked like they had absolutely nothing to say to each other. The vibe was all off, and it didn't help that neither seemed too enthusiastic about the encounter. It was one of those moments where you can almost hear the uncomfortable silence hanging in the air.

Zuckerberg's cool-kid act hits a snag with Pereira

This awkwardness only grew more intense considering the timing of their interaction. Pereira had just lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev after holding onto it for over a year. Fans were already buzzing with conspiracy theories, with some going as far as to claim that the fight was rigged. But it didn't stop there-rumors swirled that Zuckerberg may have even "cursed" Pereira, possibly playing a role in his disappointing performance. After all, he was one of the few people close to the action, spending time with the former champ before and after the bout.

If you the so-called "Drake Curse," where fans believed that whoever the Canadian rapper bet on would end up losing, well, the MMA world might be on the verge of something similar. Some fans have started to joke that Zuckerberg could be the new version of that curse. After all, the Meta CEO spent time with Pereira before and after his loss, and 'Poatan' didn't seem to mind too much. If that wasn't enough to get the rumor mill turning, the exchange was followed by that now-infamous awkward moment.

Did meeting Zuckerberg mess with Pereira's mojo?

Pereira's loss didn't seem to shake him too much, but the bizarre interaction with Zuckerberg has left some wondering if there's more to this than meets the eye. Pereira, known for his toughness and focus, might not be the superstitious type. But for a fighter who's on top of the world, an offbeat encounter with someone like Zuckerberg right before such a big fight might have been enough to throw off his game. After all, he was the favorite going into the fight, and many fans were expecting a different outcome.

But here's the twist-this isn't the first time Zuckerberg and Pereira have crossed paths. In fact, they've trained together in the past, when Pereira was on a serious winning streak. So, maybe it's not as cursed as some might think. But even though their previous interactions may have been more positive, UFC 313 was different. The conversation between the two was barely audible, leaving fans to wonder what kind of advice, if any, Zuckerberg had for the former champion. But it definitely wasn't the kind of interaction anyone expected