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Mark Zuckerberg spotted front row after Dana White claimed that he did not rent out the Apex

Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg was seated front row for UFC Vegas 61, even after Dana White said that the claims of Zuckerberg renting out the Apex were “total bullish*t”. UFC Vegas 61 headliner Mackenzie Dern claimed that Zuckerberg was renting out the entire Apex for himself, but was unsure if it was just for him or if […]

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Mark Zuckerberg was seated front row for UFC Vegas 61, even after Dana White said that the claims of Zuckerberg renting out the Apex were “total bullish*t”.

UFC Vegas 61 headliner Mackenzie Dern claimed that Zuckerberg was renting out the entire Apex for himself, but was unsure if it was just for him or if he was having others with him as well. The event was closed to the public for both the media and for fans as it had a pandemic event type feel to it. White shot down those claims in a tweet, saying that those claims were completely false. Was White lying? If not, why would the event be closed off to the public, when the Apex hasn’t been closed off in quite a long time.

Zuckerberg was enjoying himself, as he is an avid MMA fan. The billionaire was even there for the prelim fights, proving he’s not just a “casual” fan. Zuckerberg took up watching MMA during the pandemic and even started training as well. He was having a great time, but his wife on the other hand looked to be mortified by the violence at times. She was screaming and grabbing her face multiple times during some nasty exchanges.

Mark Zuckerberg even thanked Dana White for inviting him to the fights in an Instagram post

Zuckerberg posted a photo of him and his wife with Dern before her bout at UFC Vegas 61.

“Excited to see Mackenzie Dern fight tonight in Vegas. Thanks Dana White for inviting us!” Zuckerberg captioned the photo

Maybe the claims weren’t quite “total bullish*t”, like White alluded too.

Do you think Dana White lied about Mark Zuckerberg buying out the Apex?

Yan Xiaonan squeaks out majority decision win over Mackenzie Dern in close battle – UFC Vegas 61 Highlights

Yan XiaonanReturning to the winner’s enclosure for the first time since her third round bludgeoning at the hand of current undisputed strawweight champion, Carla Esparza, and a judging loss to Marina Rodriguez, Chinese contender, Yan Xiaonan manages to outlast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu maestro, Mackenzie Dern over the course of five rounds — nabbing a close, majority decision […]

Yan Xiaonan

Returning to the winner’s enclosure for the first time since her third round bludgeoning at the hand of current undisputed strawweight champion, Carla Esparza, and a judging loss to Marina Rodriguez, Chinese contender, Yan Xiaonan manages to outlast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu maestro, Mackenzie Dern over the course of five rounds — nabbing a close, majority decision (48-47, 48-47, 47-47) victory in the main event of UFC Vegas 61.

Sidelined from the winning circle since dropping a ground strikes knockout loss to Esparza back in May of last year, to go with a split decision defeat against common-foe, Rodriguez back in March, Yan Xiaonan had yet to taste victory since a 2020 win over Claudia Gadelha.

As for Dern, the Jason Parillo product and RVCA trainee had returned to winning ways herself earlier this year with a close judging win over the veteran, Tecia Torres — after she saw her run of four straight wins stopped by Rodriguez.

Testing the grappling and in particular, the wrestling defense of Xiaonan throughout tonight’s 25 minute main event, Dern threatened on numerous occasions with a varied attack including rear-naked chokes, armbars, and event an omoplata, however, prior foundations laid by Xiaonan on the feet guided the Liaoning native to her seventh Octagon triumph.

Below, catch the highlights from Yan Xiaonan’s decision success against Mackenzie Dern

Dern Names What Will Decide Her Championship Run

UFC women’s strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern has named which part of her game will be key to a successful championship reign inside the Octagon. When the term ‘submission specialist’ comes up in mixed martial arts discussions, the…

UFC women’s strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern has named which part of her game will be key to a successful championship reign inside the Octagon. When the term ‘submission specialist’ comes up in mixed martial arts discussions, the name of Dern usually appears. In the MMA leader, not many are as accomplished in grappling as the…

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Mackenzie Dern and the Top Brazilian Fighters in the UFC Right Now

Plenty of hardcore fans long for the good old days. The days when Japan’s revered Pride promotion ruled the MMA landscape. And that landscape was heavily…

Plenty of hardcore fans long for the good old days. The days when Japan’s revered Pride promotion ruled the MMA landscape. And that landscape was heavily…

Mackenzie Dern says that Mark Zuckerberg bought out the UFC Apex for UFC Vegas 61

Mackenzie DernMackenzie Dern claims that Mark Zuckerberg is the reason why UFC Vegas 61 will be closed off to the public, as he has bought the place out for himself. Dern is headlining the event against Yan Xiaonan, in a strawweight bout that may have future title implications. Dern was very close to receiving a title […]

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Mackenzie Dern claims that Mark Zuckerberg is the reason why UFC Vegas 61 will be closed off to the public, as he has bought the place out for himself.

Dern is headlining the event against Yan Xiaonan, in a strawweight bout that may have future title implications. Dern was very close to receiving a title shot, but unfortunately lost to Marina Rodriguez. She got back on the winning side, as she was able to bring home a split decision win against Tecia Torres in her last fight, to put her back in the title picture. Dern is currently the fifth ranked fighter in the division, and looks to continue her success against Xiaonan.

This event will have a weird feel to it, as the Apex is closed off to fans and even the media. The media will be able to cover the official weigh-ins and media day in the days prior to the event, but the UFC decided to go back to the pandemic like feel of the Apex.

Mackenzie Dern was asked why the UFC chose to take this route

“I know Mark Zuckerberg rented out the whole event,” Dern said at Media Day. “So I know he’ll be there, but I don’t know if it’s just like literally him and his wife or if he’s gonna have friends, or if it’s just like a small party, I don’t know.”

Zuckerberg had recently released a video of him training MMA, and has shown that he is a huge MMA fan in recent months. The CEO of Meta says that he got into the UFC and MMA during the pandemic, as many new fans had. The UFC was able to capitalize on their ability to stay relevant, and was one of the only sports still putting on shows during those times.

UFC Vegas 61: Dern vs. Yan Fight Card, How to Watch

After taking a week off, the UFC will return to their Apex Facility for UFC Vegas 61 this Saturday. UFC Vegas 61 will feature the main event in the strawweight division between Mackenzie Dern and Xiaonan Yan. Both fighters want to make a statement to j…

After taking a week off, the UFC will return to their Apex Facility for UFC Vegas 61 this Saturday. UFC Vegas 61 will feature the main event in the strawweight division between Mackenzie Dern and Xiaonan Yan. Both fighters want to make a statement to join the conversation as potential title challengers. Dern is looking…

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