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Between Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg – it was all light-hearted and fun until Dana White came into the picture. The banter between Musk and fellow tech giant Mark Zuckerberg has taken a serious turn. A couple of weeks back, the UFC President confirmed that both tycoons were dead serious about making the fight come true. This revelation sparked an uproar among fans and enthusiasts, and we’re slowly witnessing a split among the fans into two factions.
What’s more – recently, Musk had the privilege of training with legendary UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre, who praised Musk’s dedication and labeled him “much stronger than average man.“ This unexpected development has ignited excitement within the combat sports community, as speculation continues on the Musk vs Mark debate. Zuckerberg has recently launched ‘Threads,’ the direct competitor to Musk’s Twitter. And it means only one thing – the Meta CEO is ready for war!
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Elon Musk responds to UFC veteran Georges St-Pierre’s praise
In a surprising twist, Elon Musk responded to St-Pierre’s compliment through a tweet, causing a fan frenzy. Musk shared a short-but sweet 4-word tweet that read: “The appreciation is mutual.” The Twitter CEO openly endorses the praise from the UFC legend.
The appreciation is mutual
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 7, 2023
As the buzz surrounding Elon Musk’s caliber as a fighter continues to grow, the possibility of a face-off between Musk and Mark Zuckerberg becomes even more intriguing.
With Musk’s super strength earning him the admiration of a UFC legend like George St-Pierre, the anticipation for a clash between these tech titans reaches new heights. Whether this ultimate showdown becomes a reality remains uncertain, but Musk’s purported skills have certainly given fans a lot to talk about.
UFC veteran fulfills his wish of training with Elon Musk
UFC Hall of Famer Georges St. Pierre has labeled himself as a “huge fan” of the Twitter CEO. In order to help him prepare for the clash against jiu-jitsu-trained Mark Zuckerberg, “Rush” wanted to join Musk’s camp. He believes that it’s an “absolute honor” to train Elon. He even shared that he looks forward to the Tesla CEO beating his rival in the ‘billionaire’s super-fight.’
Recently, the veteran had his wish granted, as Musk agreed to train with him. “Rush” recently took to his Twitter handle to upload a picture from their training session together.
Great training session with 3 men that I really admire.
Combined IQ in this photo is 1000. « Not including me » 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/BY34IpRny8— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) July 3, 2023
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Moreover, GSP has already surprised fans by revealing Musk’s Judo background. Yes – you heard it right. Spilling the beans on Musk’s judo skills in a recent interview, “Rush” revealed, “…He had a Judo background. So, it was an amazing experience.”
Sharing the picture with fans, GSP had a short, humor-invoking caption that reflected on his modesty. Even after being a two-time UFC champ, his love for the sport is truly unyielding. What do you think of this gesture by Elon? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Watch this story: Dana White Discloses Elon Musk’s MMA Credentials Amid Mark Zuckerberg Callout
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