In a startling development that has left the tech world and mixed martial arts (MMA) fans in anticipation, tech billionaires Elon Musk of Twitter and Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook are slated to square off in a historic MMA cage fight. The two industry titans recently agreed to the bout following an escalating feud on social media.
Initial skepticism over the veracity of their proposed showdown has since been quashed. Dana White, the President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), confirmed the tech giants’ intentions to FOX Business, labeling their feud as ‘dead serious’.
White revealed that he had personally been in touch with Musk and Zuckerberg. The Facebook founder initially sought clarification on Musk’s seriousness, prompting White to reach out to the Twitter head. Musk affirmed his readiness to step into the cage.
“The Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fight pales in comparison,” stated White, brimming with excitement over the upcoming spectacle. “This would become the biggest fight ever in world history, exceeding all pay-per-view records.”
Not just an entertainment spectacle, this unique event also has a philanthropic angle. According to White, the fight could potentially raise hundreds of millions of dollars for charitable causes. “Even non-MMA fans would be drawn to this event. It’s something everyone would want to watch.”
This intriguing contest originated from a social media spat between Musk and Zuckerberg. The animosity kicked off when Zuckerberg’s Meta announced its venture into text-based social media networks, rivaling Twitter. Musk expressed his willingness to face Zuckerberg in a cage match following a fan’s warning about Zuckerberg’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu training.
The tech titans have since chosen The Octagon in Las Vegas, a renowned UFC fight venue, for their matchup. Musk humorously revealed his supposed secret weapon – a move called “The Walrus”, where he plans to immobilize his opponent by merely lying on top of them.
This news story is based on an article from malaymail.com.
