We may be on the brink of witnessing an unprecedented event, as the two biggest tech guys in the world, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, find themselves entangled in a highly anticipated showdown. Who would have thought that there would be a day when Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg would be squaring off in a cage fight?
The catalyst for this unexpected turn of events was a Twitter user, Mario Nawfal, announcing that Meta, is set to release a new platform called THREADS. Musk, never one to shy away from expressing his thoughts, had some remarks regarding Zuckerberg and Meta’s new project. The exchange intensified when another Twitter user cautioned Musk about Zuckerberg’s proficiency in ju-jitsu, to which Musk suggested a cage fight.
Mark Zuckerberg, taking to his Facebook status, confirmed his readiness for the challenge with a simple declaration, “Send me the location.” This clash between tech CEOs has captivated the public’s attention, and anticipation of the potential clash continues to grow. As the world gears up to witness two of the world’s most modern guys clash in an old-fashioned brawl, here is all you need to know about the potential cage fight.
6 things to know about Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg’s potential cage fight
Weight category
One important factor to consider in a cage fight is size even though it may not be the sole determinant of success. But for this fight, we might just want to take a look at this. According to available reports, Elon Musk stands between 6’0″ and 6’1″ and weighs approximately 180 to 200 pounds. This puts him between the middleweight and light heavyweight category.
On the other hand, Mark Zuckerberg’s height ranges from 5’6″ to 5’8″, with a reported weight of around 155 to 160 lbs. This puts him squarely in the lightweight category. But this might be because he has been keeping fit for a long while, especially with his training in Jiu-Jitsu grappling which is very rigorous.
While Elon Musk may have a size advantage, Mark Zuckerberg might be able to compensate for his weight and height with his athletic skills. Indeed, Elon Musk’s size might be evidence that he’s out of shape and is such is likely to fatigue earlier. When viewed from this perspective, his size advantage might be a disadvantage after all.
However, as we said earlier, success in a cage fight relies on a combination of various factors beyond physical attributes, including technique, skill, strategy, and mental acuity. The fight will likely be fought in a catchweight in which the weight classes will be waivered off.
Location of the fight
Following Mark Zuckerberg’s acceptance of the proposed fight and the request for a location, Elon Musk took to Twitter to suggest “Vegas Octagon” as the venue. The Octagon, located at the UFC Apex center, serves as the competition mat and fenced-in area for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) matches. It is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Despite the seemingly surreal nature of this event, UFC president, Dana White has confirmed the mutual interest of both parties in what could potentially be the most monumental cage fight in history. The fight is currently being touted to happen at UFC 300, the organisation’s upcoming pay-per-view event.
CNBC reports that in contrast to the standard UFC pay-per-view price of $80, White has indicated his intention to charge $100 for the highly anticipated showdown between Musk and Zuckerberg and it will indeed be the biggest fight in history by revenue. He, however, said all proceeds will go to charity which is quite noble and could become one of the largest single charity donations in history.
Who is training Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk for the cage fight?
Elon Musk
Following the fight announcement, Elon Musk has announced that he is training with top fighters such as Georges-St-Pierre (GSP) and Lex Fridman. GSP, a former professional mixed martial artist, is widely recognized as the greatest fighter in MMA history, having held titles in UFC’s welterweight and middleweight divisions.
Lex Fridman, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, holds a first-degree black belt under Rick and Phil Migliarese and has participated in notable grappling competitions, including a memorable match against Garry Tonon in 2013.
Mark Zuckerberg
Despite the absence of a formal announcement from Mark Zuckerberg regarding his training partner for the anticipated showdown with Elon Musk, Khai Wu, a highly skilled mixed martial artist, and former competitor at Bellator, a mixed martial arts promotion, has been diligently honing the Meta CEO’s combat skills since the previous year.
Experience and aptitude in physical combat
Mark Zuckerberg has been known for his athleticism and passion for water sports. In 2022, he decided to venture into mixed martial arts and began training in that discipline. By May 2023, he proudly shared on his social media accounts that he had won two medals in his inaugural Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament. In addition to his martial arts pursuits, Zuckerberg is an avid track runner and maintains a strong enthusiasm for various sports.
On the other hand, while Elon Musk may not be considered highly athletic, UFC boss Dana White revealed in an interview that Musk has received training in martial arts as well. He specifically mentioned that Elon has practiced Jiu-Jitsu and also highlighted that growing up in South Africa, Musk had been involved in numerous street fights and brawls.
Fanbase based on their social media following
It appears that both of these tech giants have shown mutual respect for each other and have maintained their focus on specific social media platforms. Elon Musk is not actively present on Instagram or Facebook, although he has mentioned having a secret account. However, on Twitter, he boasts a massive following of over 145 million followers.
In contrast, Mark Zuckerberg is not engaged on Twitter, but he maintains an account with more than 566k followers. On Facebook and Instagram, he enjoys a follower count of 12 million on each platform, respectively. Although, these numbers alone do not prove any particular point as fans are supporting regardless of whose team they are on.
Want to place a bet?
While no specific date has been confirmed for the fight, betting platforms have seized the opportunity to capitalize on this situation and generate significant profits through betting.
Although users are currently unable to place bets on this fight due to its unofficial status, certain websites such as Oddspedia and Polymarket have persisted in offering predictions regarding the proposed match.
So, it may be worthwhile to stay updated with the trends on these betting platforms as they may reveal enticing odds for the fight.
Now tell me, are you not pumped up for this fight? Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg, make it happen!
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