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Despite Laying Out Conditions, Conor McGregor Refuses to Train Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Days After Dana White’s Proposal for UFC-Backed Billionaire Clash

Published 07/15/2023, 8:35 AM EDT

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In the world of billionaires and octagon warriors, the clash between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk has emerged as an undeniable spectacle, capturing the attention of both enthusiasts and experts alike. Even UFC star Conor McGregor has found himself drawn to the grandeur of this potential showdown. ‘The Notorious’ recently voiced his keen interest in this touted superfight, expressing his desire to be part of the action if the clash were to take place under the prestigious UFC banner.

As the news of the billionaire showdown spread, other UFC stars wasted no time in extending their offers to assist Zuckerberg and Musk in their training endeavors. The Meta boss has been fortunate enough to train with UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski, immersing himself in the world of mixed martial arts alongside elite athletes. On the other hand, the Twitter chairman delved into the intensity of the octagon by enduring a grueling training session with none other than UFC legend Georges St-Pierre.

However, amidst the immense buzz surrounding the trend of training these tech magnates for battle, the former double champ has chosen not to follow suit.

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Conor McGregor can’t train Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg

When confronted with the possibility of training either of the billionaires for their highly anticipated fight, Conor McGregor firmly rejected the offer, citing his own comeback as the primary reason. The UFC superstar made it clear that his focus and dedication were directed towards his own upcoming fight.

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McGregor stated unequivocally, “I’m training for my own fight.” While McGregor’s comeback fight against Michael Chandler hangs in the balance, the Irishman exudes unwavering confidence in his ability to stage a triumphant return. The fight was supposed to take place by the end of this year, but McGregor failing to enter the USADA testing pool served as a setback.

As the stage is set for an extraordinary showdown, Conor McGregor stands on the sidelines, readying himself for his own battle, while the world waits to witness the collision of these larger-than-life figures within the confines of the UFC.

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Do you think Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg will actually materialize? Whom are you rooting for if this super fight comes to fruition? And what do you think of McGregor’s stance? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mayur Soni

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Mayur Soni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His journey as an MMA fan started with Conor McGregor’s historic 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, which sparked his love for the sport. Since then, he has closely followed the sport and gained an in-depth understanding of its nuances, which reflects in his insightful and analytical writing.
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Yeswanth Praveen