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“Especially After Training With St-Pierre” – Fans Convinced Elon Musk Is Fighting Mark Zuckerberg as Tesla CEO Starts Practicing for UFC Fight With Lex Fridman

Published 06/28/2023, 1:41 AM EDT

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Fans of Elon Musk and Lex Fridman were thrilled when the MIT researcher and podcaster recently shared a post on Twitter, revealing a training session with Musk.

Fridman, known for hosting high-profile guests like Musk and Mark Zuckerberg on his podcast, has been an advocate for a potential mixed martial arts (MMA) bout between the billionaire duo. With the announcement of their training together, fan reactions have been pouring in as the anticipation for an official fight date builds. Let’s delve into the details and see what fans are saying about this exciting prospect.

 

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Fans react to Lex Fridman getting thrown around by Elon Musk

As the Twitter post showcased, Lex Fridman was impressed by Elon’s strength, power and skill. Whether it be standing or ground fighting, according to Fridman, it was epic. He also mentioned that he would rather prefer them to train in martial arts than to fight in the cage.

 

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Fan reactions were quick to flow in on the video. The following comment by this fan reflects the surprise and curiosity of fans who were unsure if the match would actually happen.

 

 

Humorous and tongue-in-cheek comments also emerged, with fans joking about the training session between the two billionaires.

 

This comment showcases the admiration and respect fans have for Musk and adds to the overall discussion about his potential as a fighter.

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At the same time, not all fans share the same level of excitement about the billionaire super fight.

 

A fan expresses awe and trepidation as they envision the spectacle of Elon Musk entering the MMA cage, especially considering his training with legendary fighter Georges St-Pierre.

Despite the intense training and the impending fight, Elon Musk’s demeanor remains light-hearted and joyful.

Some fans were also quick to shout out Elon Musk’s patented move.

As the reactions on Twitter showcase, fans are excited and looking forward to more developments in this saga. However, a few fans are also voicing their displeasure and some just want to troll both participants for this decision.

Musk’s training and martial arts pedigree

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Elon Musk’s background in martial arts, including Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and BJJ briefly, has been previously discussed in his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

Musk also revealed a move he called the “Walrus,” a suffocating top position favored by past MMA fighters like Roy Nelson and Emmanuel Yarborough. The latter of the two holds the distinction of having a win in MMA by literally squashing his opponent in a PRIDE FC bout!

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While the outcome of the fight is uncertain, fans are already captivated by the prospect and eagerly await any further announcements. Who holds the advantage in this billionaire super fight? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Dushyant Patni

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Dushyant Patni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He fell in love with MMA at the tender age of fourteen and his appreciation for the craft has led him to become a practitioner, too. With a master's degree in English and an extensive background as a writer and editor, he uses his technical ability to articulate the nuances of the sport.
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Rupkamal Sarma