In a surprising turn of events, tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have announced their intentions to step into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) octagon for an unprecedented clash of titans. UFC President Dana White has confirmed that both Musk and Zuckerberg are “absolutely deadly serious” about their desire to engage in a cage match, following an extensive conversation with each of them.
The spectacle began when Musk, known for his provocative presence on social media, tweeted, “I’m up for a cage match if he is lol,” in response to a comment about Zuckerberg’s jiu-jitsu skills. Zuckerberg, wasting no time, shared a screenshot of Musk’s tweet on his Instagram story, adding the challenge, “Send Me Location.” Musk quickly responded on Twitter, suggesting the “Vegas Octagon” as the venue.
Dana White, speaking with TMZ, revealed that both tech moguls are fully committed to this endeavor. He expressed confidence that the event would surpass the viewership of previous record-breaking fights, such as Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor. White projected that the fight would generate massive revenue, with a pay-per-view cost of $100, potentially grossing hundreds of millions of dollars for charity.
According to White, Musk informed him of his martial arts experience, citing his involvement in numerous fights during his upbringing in South Africa. In a previous conversation with comedian Joe Rogan, Musk had mentioned his familiarity with taekwondo, karate, and judo, even dabbling in jiu-jitsu during his time in California.
While Musk may have a height advantage at 6’1″, Zuckerberg, an avid runner and jiu-jitsu champion, holds the athletic edge. Zuckerberg recently achieved success in the Nogi Master 1 White Belt Featherweight Division, earning a gold medal, and secured a silver medal in the Gi Master 2 White Belt Featherweight Division in Silicon Valley in May 2023. In an interview with Joe Rogan, Zuckerberg expressed his deep passion for martial arts, stating that his love for jiu-jitsu blossomed within the first five minutes of his training.
With Musk’s age at 51 and Zuckerberg approaching his 40s, the fight also embodies a clash between experience and youthful vigor.
As the news of this monumental showdown reverberates around the world, anticipation and speculation are at an all-time high. Fans are eagerly awaiting further details regarding the event, including the date and venue.
