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The buzz around the super-fight between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk is taking an intriguing turn. With the Tesla CEO dismissing notions of UFC’s involvement in the fight’s promotion, the tide seemed to be turning in his favor. But his rival’s counter-statement endorsing Dana White and Co. aided in bringing speculations to a stand-still.
Ever since the announcement of the clash between the tech tycoons, battle lines have been drawn among the UFC fighters. On one side, current UFC A-listers like City Kickboxing teammates Alexander Volkanosvki and Israel Adesanya are rooting for the Meta CEO. On the flip side, UFC veteran Georges St-Pierre has already lauded the Tesla CEO as “much stronger than the average man.” Now fueling the fire, Team Israel Adesanya’s teammate has given his predictions about the super-fight. But what does ‘Izzy’s teammate have to say about this billionaires’ clash? Let’s find out!
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Israel Adesanya’s teammate adds his take on Musk vs Zuckerberg clash
In a recent social media post, UFC #9 Lightweight Dan Hooker shared his take on the ‘super-fight.’ Taking to his Threads handle, the UFC fighter shared a cautionary message to Elon Musk. He wrote: “In my expert opinion, Zuck bashes Musk.” This succinct message not only added to the speculation but also fueled the ongoing discussion within the fighting community.
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And he’s not alone – his teammates ‘Izzy’ and ‘Volk’ have a similar POV. Back in July, when the Meta CEO pulled up to Volkanovski’s gym in New Zealand, ‘The Great’ was all praises for Zuckerberg. What’s more – in a recent interview with TMZ Sports, ‘Volk’ highlighted the Meta CEO’s impressive athleticism. He lauded the Meta CEO’s dedication to his fitness regimen, even labeling him an “athlete.”
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“I was impressed” Adesanya is all praises for Zuckerberg
Moreover, Adesanya, in his own words, has already narrated his training session with Zuckerberg. He even declared, “I wanted him to feel the pressure of what it’d be like to have a bigger man going after him. So, I wasn’t like – nice to him.” The ‘Stylebender’ acknowledged Zuckerberg’s intelligence and ability to adapt to the training session. ‘Izzy’ further revealed, “I was impressed afterward… I think I am done. And he’d be like, ‘Israel, can we go another round?’ I am like, ‘Sure.'”
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As the buzz surrounding the super-fight intensifies, the wait is becoming unbearable. The insights from these UFC fighters offer a glimpse into the mindset of those in the combat sports community. With contrasting views and candid assessments, the fighting world remains captivated by the brewing rivalry between the tech titans. What do you think of Hooker’s proclamation? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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