Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have agreed to fight each other. No, we’re not joking 

By Fatou Ferraro Mboup

Published Jun 22, 2023 at 05:18 PM

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Hold onto your virtual seats, or Tesla if you have one, because the tech world might be about to witness its ultimate showdown. In a twist that even Hollywood couldn’t script, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have agreed to settle their differences in the form of an epic cage match.

Okay, we know this sounds too good to be true, so let’s trace back to the tweet that started it all. It all began when the brain behind Tesla and SpaceX, boldly declared his readiness for a cage fight against Zuckerberg, the mastermind and long-rumoured lizard behind Facebook and Meta. Talk about taking social media feuds to a whole new level.

Zuckerberg, never one to back down from a challenge, responded with a cryptic message of his own, simply saying, “Send me location.” Cue the dramatic music!

And just like that, the stage was set. Musk suggested the Octagon in Las Vegas, the sacred ground of UFC battles, where warriors clash in electrifying combat. Who needs pay-per-view when you have these tech moguls throwing down?

In true Musk fashion, he couldn’t resist adding a touch of humour to the mix. He boasted about his signature move, “The Walrus,” where he claims to lie on top of his opponent and do nothing, not something I’d like to witness. He confessed, however, that he rarely works out except for the occasional kid-lifting workout routine.

Now, let’s assess the fighters. Zuckerberg, at a spry 39, has been honing his skills in mixed martial arts (MMA) and even scored victories in jiu-jitsu tournaments. Musk, on the other hand, may lack formal training but possesses a mind that operates on a different frequency altogether.

Social media exploded with excitement as fans debated the possible outcome of this titanic clash. Memes flooded the internet, with mock fight posters fueling the frenzy. It’s a battle of brains, brawn, and the future of technology!

Speculation ran rampant, with fight sports enthusiasts wondering if Dana White, the UFC president, could make this dream match a reality. Who wouldn’t want to witness this clash of tech titans inside the octagonal cage?

While Musk has a penchant for making outlandish statements, we can’t help but wonder if this time he’s serious. Will he put his money where his mouth is or will it become another chapter in the book of Musk’s unpredictable adventures?

One thing’s for sure: the tech rivalry between these two is reaching new heights. Whether it’s a fight for dominance or just a playful banter, the world will be watching on the edge of their seats to see who emerges victorious in this battle of brains and brawn.

So grab your popcorn, and prepare for the most epic showdown in tech history. It’s Musk vs. Zuckerberg, cage match edition! Let’s get ready to rumble!

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