The world is about to experience a clash of billionaires as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to engage in a cage match confrontation.
On Twitter, Mr. Musk expressed his willingness to participate in a cage fight, to which Mr. Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook and Meta (parent company of Instagram), responded with the message “send me location,” accompanied by a screenshot of Musk’s tweet.
A spokesperson from Meta commented to the BBC, stating, “The story speaks for itself.”
Musk, in reply, suggested “Vegas Octagon” as the venue for the fight. The Octagon refers to the designated area enclosed by a fence used in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bouts, an organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In a subsequent tweet, Musk, who will turn 52 later this month, humorously mentioned his unique move called “The Walrus,” playfully describing it as lying on top of his opponent and doing nothing. He further shared short videos of walruses, possibly indicating that his challenge to Zuckerberg may not be entirely serious. Musk also tweeted, “I almost never work out, except for picking up my kids & throwing them in the air.”
Meanwhile, Zuckerberg, aged 39, has already been training in mixed martial arts (MMA) and has recently achieved victories in jiu-jitsu tournaments.
When contacted by the BBC for comment, Twitter did not provide a statement.
The exchanges between Musk and Zuckerberg have gone viral, sparking debates among social media users about who would emerge victorious. Memes, including mock posters advertising the fight, have also been circulating.
Seyi Taylor, a business consultant, shared pictures of the two tech moguls on Twitter with the caption “Choose your fighter.”
Nick Peet, a broadcaster and fight sports journalist, speculated on the possibility of the fight being organized by Dana White, the president of the UFC. Peet noted that Musk’s personality and eccentric character, as reflected in his career, suggest that he is not one to back down easily. However, Peet opined that Zuckerberg would have the upper hand due to his age advantage, smaller stature (approximately 5ft 7 compared to Musk’s presumed 6ft height), and 18 months of Brazilian jiu-jitsu training. He humorously suggested that Zuckerberg could easily secure a win by taking Musk’s back, wrapping his arms around his neck, and applying a chokehold.