There is a disturbance in the force. Two famous tech billionaires might be getting into a cage together. We’ve seen influencer boxing, slap fighting, and now maybe it’s time for billionaire cage-fighting.
As the speculation surrounding this potential cage match intensifies, the question on everyone’s mind is whether this is all just banter or if we will witness the main event of the century. It’s hard to imagine Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk squaring off against each other, but based on the social media buzz, it might be a real possibility!
Mark Zuckerberg drops The Eagle’s famous quote on Elon Musk
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Elon Musk recently tweeted that he’s up for a cage match if Mark Zuckerberg will agree to it. This unexpected challenge sent shockwaves through the tech and combat sports communities alike. Zuckerberg, known for his reserved demeanor, responded in an equally surprising manner. He posted a screenshot of Musk’s tweet on his Insta story with the caption “send me location.”
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MMA fans will be aware that this is Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s famous line.
The buildup to this unexpected clash has been brewing for some time. Musk has been taunting Zuckerberg on Twitter with zingers for a while. However, it was the recent thread of tweets by Musk calling out Zuckerberg that ended in the cage match challenge. The stage is set, and tensions are rising.
The tale of the tape for Musk vs Zuckerberg
While Musk claims to have had a rough upbringing in South Africa, Zuckerberg has been honing his combat skills. He has been training in Jiu-Jitsu and was recently spotted competing in a BJJ tournament, an achievement he proudly discussed in his most recent appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast. His post about his jiu-jitsu tournament victory had comments from UFC fighters like Alexander Volkanovski, Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera, Merab Dvalishvili, Brandon Moreno, and Israel Adesanya.
In addition, Zuckerberg boasts of completing the intense Murph Challenge workout in under 40 minutes, showcasing his physical prowess.
On the other hand, Musk holds a distinct size advantage over Zuckerberg, potentially giving him an upper hand in the matchup. Also, Elon Musk is no stranger to setting up cross-over battles!
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Despite having a busy schedule, Zuckerberg has attended UFC events at the Apex and openly expressed his admiration for fighters like Mackenzie Dern.
It remains to be seen if this is just banter online or if we get to see the main event of the century when these two tech tycoons decide to step into the octagon.
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