Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expressing a desire to put an end to the highly anticipated showdown between him and X CEO Elon Musk.
In a recent text message exchange, Zuckerberg urged Musk to make a decision about the proposed MMA fight, stating, "If you still want to do a real MMA fight, then you should train on your own and let me know when you're ready to compete."
The tech mogul added, "I don't want to keep hyping something that will never happen, so you should either decide you're going to do this and do it soon, or we should move on."
Musk, who stands at 6'2" and weighs approximately 187 lbs., seized upon Zuckerberg's sense of urgency and responded, "I will be in Palo Alto on Monday. Let's fight in your Octagon," referring to the octagon ring that Zuckerberg reportedly built in his backyard.
Musk also mentioned that he had a brief sparring session with computer scientist Lex Fridman earlier in the month and hinted at the possibility of needing surgery before the fight. He humorously remarked, "While I think it is very unlikely, given our size difference, perhaps you are a modern-day Bruce Lee and will somehow win."
Lex Fridman, who has sparred with both billionaires in the past, emphasized that it would be more beneficial for everyone involved if they directed their energies elsewhere. Fridman praised Musk's skills but suggested that engaging in a physical confrontation was not the best use of their talents.
Zuckerberg took to his Twitter alternative on Sunday to express his belief that Musk was not serious about the fight and that it was time to move on. He highlighted the fact that he had proposed a specific date for the fight, and UFC President Dana White had even explored the possibility of hosting the event at the Colosseum in Rome. Zuckerberg also criticized Musk's choice of streaming platform, suggesting they use a more reliable option that could generate funds for charity.
In response to Zuckerberg's comments, Musk referred to him as a "chicken" and expressed his eagerness to confront him. He playfully stated, "Can't wait to bang on his door tomorrow."
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