The combat sports world has been thrown into a frenzy ever since a potential super-fight between Twitter Chairman Elon Musk and Meta[then Facebook] co-founder Mark Zuckerberg emerged. What initially seemed like mere banter between these billionaire titans has evolved into a sensation after an update from none other than Dana White.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

The UFC confirmed that both Musk and Zuckerberg are “dead serious” about the prospect of stepping into the ring, amplifying the anticipation to unprecedented levels. In the meantime, the 39-year-old Meta boss has been showcasing his growing skill set in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with utmost dedication. He has enlisted the guidance of the esteemed five-time IBJJF black belt World Champion Mikey Musumeci, further enhancing his prospects as a formidable opponent.

While Zuckerberg enjoys the guidance of the ONE Championship star, the Tesla CEO has found himself presented with an irresistible offer to be trained by none other than the legendary UFC legend Georges St-Pierre.

ADVERTISEMENT

Georges St-Pierre is willing to bring out the fighter in Elon Musk

The UFC Hall of Famer wasted no time in utilizing the power of Twitter. He displayed his keen interest in aiding Elon Musk in his much-discussed super-fight against Mark Zuckerberg. Revealing himself as an ardent fan of the Tesla CEO, Georges St-Pierre expressed his profound admiration. Additionally, he offered his invaluable support to Elon Musk.

“@elonmusk I’m a huge fan of yours and it would be an absolute honor to help you and be your training partner for the challenge against Zuckerberg 👊😁”, wrote St-Pierre.

ADVERTISEMENT

Read more: Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Fight: Everything You Need to Know About the Weight, Height, and Combat History of the Billionaires

ADVERTISEMENT

The Twitter boss can ponder upon this unusual training proposal from the former UFC welterweight champion. Meanwhile, the plot thickens as Mark Zuckerberg, too, has remarkably been favored with an offer. He is to be trained by none other than the reigning UFC heavyweight champion.

Jon Jones is Team Zuck all the way

‘Jonny Bones’ has taken a definitive stance in the ongoing discussions surrounding the potential fight between Musk vs. Zuckerberg mania. In a clear display of support, Jon Jones took to his Twitter, offering to train the Meta CEO.

ADVERTISEMENT

Jones wrote, “You already know I am Team Zuck…. Let me know if you need a training partner!”

Elon Musk, with Georges St-Pierre and Mark Zuckerberg with Jon Jones in his corner, would be a truly unique sight. Imagining these tech moguls standing alongside legendary fighters, ready to engage in combat, is nothing short of mind-boggling.

ADVERTISEMENT

Whom are you favoring in the speculated super-fight? Let us know in the comments below.

ADVERTISEMENT

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

Written by

author-image

Mayur Soni

906 Articles

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. Mayur's article on Kamaru Usman's injury displays his dedication to providing comprehensive coverage of athletes from various perspectives. In addition to his love for combat sports, Mayur is also an avid marathon runner. His experience as a marathon runner has given him a deep appreciation for the connection between the mind and body, which he sees reflected in the sport of MMA. As a writer, Mayur's background in theatre also informs his approach to storytelling, allowing him to craft engaging and captivating articles that bring MMA to life for readers.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Rupkamal Sarma