In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, has publicly challenged Mark Zuckerberg, the mogul behind Meta (formerly Facebook), to a mixed martial arts (MMA) cage fight. The challenge, issued through social media, adds a personal dimension to the ongoing commercial dispute between the two social networks.
The Feud between Twitter and Meta
The rivalry between Musk and Zuckerberg escalated after Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. Meta retaliated by announcing its plans to launch a text-only social media platform, directly competing with Twitter. Musk has since taken to Twitter to deliver biting remarks aimed at Zuckerberg. However, this week, Musk escalated matters by directly tweeting, “I’m ready for a cage match, if he agrees.”
Zuckerberg, known for his love of jiu-jitsu, a Japanese martial art, responded briefly on Instagram, stating, “Tell me the place.”
Public Reactions and Speculations
Social media platforms buzzed with reactions to the potential fight. Technology journalist Taylor Lorenz exclaimed on Twitter, “God, make this true.” Another blogger, Bennett Tomlin, humorously commented, “The best Musk-Zuckerberg cage match would be the one where two guys go in and neither guy comes out.”
Confirmation and UFC Influence
AFP reached out to Meta for confirmation of the event, but no response has been received yet. It is worth noting that in-cage fights are popular in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a renowned mixed martial arts promotion, particularly in the United States.
Background on Musk and Zuckerberg
Elon Musk, the billionaire visionary behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX, has recently displayed his displeasure with Meta. He reacted strongly to a suggestion from a senior Meta official who claimed that the public desired a “responsibly run” alternative to Twitter. Musk, who acquired Twitter for a staggering $44 billion, swiftly made changes within the company, resulting in the dismissal of a significant portion of the staff.
Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg has focused on the concept of the metaverse to rejuvenate Facebook. However, the success of this strategy has yet to meet expectations.
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