The Epic Showdown: Musk vs. Zuckerberg Feud Heats Up with Martial Arts References

From Martial Arts Metaphors to Real-World Showdown: Unpacking the Musk-Zuckerberg Battle

"Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's Feud Takes an Unexpected Turn"

In a surprising twist to the ongoing feud between tech giants, Mark Zuckerberg, the meta CEO, and Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, have engaged in a verbal battle that has taken a martial arts-inspired turn.

Foreign media outlets, including the U.S. Business Insider, reported on the 14th that Musk shared the contents of a text message conversation between him and Zuckerberg on his old X (formerly Twitter) account. According to the messages, Musk humorously suggested to Zuckerberg, "I was a bit lacking in martial arts training. How about practicing with some sparring matches?"

In response, Zuckerberg shot back, saying, "I dislike exaggerating things that won't happen, so make a decision quickly about whether to fight instead of dragging it out."

Zuckerberg later posted on his thread, stating, "Musk isn't serious about this duel" and that "everyone should agree it's time to move on to the next step (cancellation of the duel)." Although he initially proposed the 26th as the duel date, he pointed out that Musk had not confirmed a date due to injuries, among other reasons.

Musk responded by telling Zuckerberg, "I'll be in Palo Alto (where Zuckerberg lives) on Monday" and suggested, "Let's fight in your octagon."

The octagon is the eight-sided ring used by the world's largest mixed martial arts organization, the UFC. Earlier this month, Zuckerberg mentioned in his thread that he had set up an octagon in his backyard, though his wife didn't approve. Musk seemed to jest about this.

Continuing the banter, Musk teased, "Considering our weight class difference, if you're the modern-day Bruce Lee, you might be able to beat me in a fight," followed by the cheeky remark, "Of course, that possibility is almost nonexistent." Interestingly, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's tragic passing in 1973.

Opinions have dominated the discussion that in the hypothetical event of a real fight between Musk and Zuckerberg, Musk would have an advantage in weight class, while Zuckerberg would have the edge in technique. Zuckerberg has a history of winning in Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions, and Musk, towering over Zuckerberg at 188 cm and over 100 kg, is significantly bigger and heavier than the 171 cm Zuckerberg. Yet, some speculate that the 39-year-old Zuckerberg might have the upper hand in terms of stamina compared to the 51-year-old Musk.

Since June, Musk and Zuckerberg have been engaging in an online feud centered around a potential real-life fight. Reports indicate that discussions have been underway to make the actual showdown happen, facilitated by UFC President Dana White.

As the showdown gains momentum, there's even speculation about the venue, with the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, being mentioned alongside the initially favored UFC stage in Las Vegas.