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“Teach Him a Lesson He Won’t Soon Forget”: Elon Musk Sends a Grim Warning to Mark Zuckerberg After the Latter Called Tesla CEO a Lier and Demanded Dana White and Chatri Sityodong’s Involvement in Their Fight

Published 08/11/2023, 10:01 PM EDT

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Beyond lines of code and world-changing gadgets, a different strain of rivalry in the tech world is brewing. Instead of digital platforms, this one might end up in a physical fight ring. The tangle involves none other than techno-industrial heavyweights, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. A potential face-off between these executives has captured online attention, sparking off waves of anticipation and speculation. The buzz refuses to die down, more so after Musk’s very public, quip-filled response to Zuckerberg.

In an engaging back-and-forth, both Musk and Zuckerberg have exercised their quick wit and added significant fuel to the rumors of their potential showdown. Musk, in his characteristic style, amped the heat by responding to Zuckerberg’s callout with a grim warning—a ‘lesson he won’t soon forget.’ This adds a dramatic chapter to this unfolding narrative that is arguably as thrilling as a high-stakes UFC match.

Elon Musk grimly retorts to Mark Zuckerberg

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Musk’s recent Twitter response to Zuckerberg’s challenge has taken the internet saga to the next level. Musk is known for his audacity and no-holds-barred humor. He took on the gauntlet thrown by Zuckerberg with his usual straightforwardness. Responding to Zuckerberg’s challenge, Musk fired off in an X post. He wrote, “If Zuckerberg really wants a lesson in why there are weight categories in fighting so badly, I could head over to his house next week and teach him a lesson he won’t soon forget”.

But the verbal joust didn’t end there. He also suggested the possibility of the official match occurring as early as possible; the moment their agreed Italian arena is ready. Adding another note of nonchalance to his rebuttal, he clarified that the proposed home visit could be seen merely as a ‘practice session’. He wrote, “Otherwise, we will do it as soon as the arena in Italy is ready”. Subsequently he tweeted, “Or we could do both and consider next week just a practice session”. This high-octane exchange has certainly cranked up the heat on the ever-escalating Musk-Zuckerberg showdown narrative. The inciting incident to Musk’s strong retort arises from Zuckerberg’s earlier post on Threads.

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Identifying the trigger: Zuckerberg’s affirmation on Threads

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Zuckerberg wrote on Threads, X(Formerly Twitter)’s rival platform, “I love this sport and I’ve been ready to fight since the day Elon challenged me. If he ever agrees on an actual date, you’ll hear it from me. Until then, please assume anything he says has not been agreed on”. This move has accentuated the feud’s intensity, showcasing a rivalry that’s rapidly transcending boardrooms and potentially turning into a full-scale brawl.

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Zuckerberg explains his intent through his post. He stated, “When I compete, I want to do it in a way that puts a spotlight on the elite athletes at the top of the game… by working with professional orgs like the UFC or ONE Championship“. Clearly, Zuckerberg feels that associations with Dana White and Chatri Sityodtong would assure a high-quality fight; an approach that starkly contrasts with Musk’s proposed one-on-one ‘practice session.’

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As the Musk-Zuckerberg showdown narrative evolves, the excitement continues to grow; blurring the boundary between a tech rivalry and a fighting competition. Whether their tussle remains confined to punch social media exchanges, or matures into an actual fight, the outcome promises to keep netizens across the globe hooked. The billionaires have now set the stage for a face-off that challenges conventions and pushes borders in the world of tech. If it comes to a fight, whose side are you on? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rajdeep Jayan

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Rajdeep Jayan is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Rajdeep was inculcated into the world of combat sports through his love for Sylvester Stallone's iconic character, the 'Italian Stallion,' Rocky Balboa. His early obsession with the genre was recently rekindled by the debates he would engage in with his roommate during his college days.
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Kratika Vajpayee