Will Billionaire Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Step Into the Cage for an MMA Fight?
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‘I am up for a cage fight’ Elon Musk Challenges Mark Zuckerberg for a cage fight
The lighthearted rivalry between tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg recently took an interesting turn when Musk directly challenged Zuckerberg to a combat match. This playful banter originated from the news that Zuckerberg’s company, Meta, had plans to launch a Twitter competitor called Threads. Musk, known for his outspoken nature as the CEO of SpaceX, expressed skepticism about the idea of giving Zuckerberg exclusive control over Earth.
I’m sure Earth can’t wait to be exclusively under Zuck’s thumb with no other options.
At least it will be “sane”. Was worried there for a moment 😅.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 21, 2023
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“I’m sure Earth can’t wait to be exclusively under Zuck’s thumb with no other options. At least it will be “sane”. Was worried there for a moment 😅.”, Musk wrote.
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In response to Musk’s doubts, a Twitter user warned him about Zuckerberg’s jiu-jitsu skills, citing his previous discussions about being a budding Jiu-Jitsu champion. However, undeterred by the warning, the 51-year-old Musk humorously declared his willingness to engage in an MMA-like “cage match” with the CEO of META.
I’m up for a cage match if he is lol
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 21, 2023
“I’m up for a cage match if he is lol”, wrote Musk, challenging Mark Zuckerberg to a fight.
This exchange not only added an entertaining twist to their friendly competition within the tech industry but also showcased the distinctive personalities of both CEOs.
‘Send Me the Location’ Mark Zuckerberg accepts cage fight with Elon Musk with famous Khabib Nurmagomedov catchphrase
The rivalry between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg escalated when Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a physical fight, specifically a “cage match”. This exchange stemmed from Meta’s plans, owned by Zuckerberg, to develop a text-based social media platform as a competitor to Twitter. In response to Musk’s tweet suggesting a cage match, Zuckerberg confidently replied on Instagram, saying, “Send Me Location”.
Undeterred, Musk suggested the Vegas Octagon as a potential venue and humorously mentioned his signature move, ‘The Walrus’, where he lies on top of his opponent without taking action. Musk, who has trained in various martial arts throughout his life, including Kyokushin karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is no stranger to physical challenges. The playful banter between the two billionaires captured attention as they seemingly entertained the idea of an actual brawl.
As the news made it to the headlines, taking the conversation a little further, the Twitter/Tesla CEO even names the venue for the fight.
Vegas Octagon
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 22, 2023
“Vegas Octagon”, wrote the 51-year-old multi-billionaire.
Dana White chimes in on Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk
UFC President Dana White brought attention to an intriguing exchange between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg about a potential cage match. Zuckerberg responded to Musk’s tweet by saying “send me location”, which immediately caught the eye of renowned UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov, known for his famous catchphrase. White shared this exchange on his Instagram, tagging Nurmagomedov.
In response, the retired MMA legend shared the story on his own Instagram, adding “Dagestan” and an open palm emoji, hinting at a possible invitation for Zuckerberg to train. Although Nurmagomedov has distanced himself from mainstream MMA, his interest, along with Zuckerberg’s recent involvement in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, has piqued curiosity about Zuckerberg’s grappling skills and potential training prospects.
Andrew Tate seeks revenge with Mark Zuckerberg by training Elon Musk
Controversial social media personality Andrew Tate has taken an active role in seeking revenge against Mark Zuckerberg by offering to train Elon Musk. Tate expressed his views on the ongoing Musk vs. Zuckerberg topic through his Twitter account.
Meta banned me everywhere for telling the truth about vaccines.
But now we can restore honour with a strike at the enemy clans leader.
I will train you @elonmusk.
You will not lose.
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) June 22, 2023
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Tate wrote, “Meta banned me everywhere for telling the truth about vaccines. But now we can restore honor with a strike at the enemy clan’s leader. I will train you @elonmusk. You will not lose.”
With this declaration, Tate has positioned himself as a mentor to Musk, aiming to support him in his potential clash with Zuckerberg.
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The tale of the tape for Musk vs Zuckerberg
The passage discusses the contrasting physical activities and interests of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, two prominent tech entrepreneurs. While Musk claims a challenging upbringing in South Africa, Zuckerberg has been focusing on honing his combat skills, particularly in Jiu-Jitsu. He recently competed in a BJJ tournament and proudly discussed his achievement on a podcast.
His social media post about the victory garnered attention from UFC fighters. Zuckerberg also takes pride in completing the demanding Murph Challenge workout in less than 40 minutes. Despite his physical pursuits, he is a fan of UFC and has attended events at the Apex, expressing admiration for fighters like Mackenzie Dern. While Musk has a size advantage over Zuckerberg, it remains uncertain whether their discussions about combat are mere banter or if they will actually face off in the octagon.
While the idea of two tech moguls stepping into the cage might seem far-fetched, the ongoing exchange and the willingness of both Musk and Zuckerberg to entertain the possibility suggest a genuine interest in pushing the boundaries of their competition.
Whether this fight will ever come to fruition or remain a playful spectacle of words, it undoubtedly showcases the unique personalities and competitive spirit of these influential figures in the tech industry.
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