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Twitter's Elon Musk and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg agree to a cage fight Headline from Hiawatha World Online, from the development of Jun 22, 2023
Newest development Jun 28, 2023 · 3 reports Musk Hires MMA Legend George St Pierre to Prep for Fight With Zuckerberg
The two tech moguls have claimed they are going to battle each other in the ring.
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Jun 22, 2023 Names this update
Twitter's Elon Musk and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg agree to a cage fight
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Jun 25, 2023
Khai Wu, Mark Zuckerberg’s MMA Trainer Talks Potential Cage Fight With Elon Musk And More
Headline from Forbes · 3 reports in this development
Jun 28, 2023 Newest
Musk Hires MMA Legend George St Pierre to Prep for Fight With Zuckerberg
Headline from Next Big Future · 3 reports in this development
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CNN
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg say they're ready for a cage fight ↗ (opens CNN) Published Jun 21, 2023
CNN's feed description Business rivalry seemingly isn’t enough for two of the tech industry’s most powerful billionaires. Now Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg say they want to settle their scores in a cage fight.
The Guardian
As a martial arts veteran, I know Zuckerberg could take Musk in a fight. But what a waste of energy! | Joel Snape ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Jun 21, 2023
The Guardian's feed description Meta and Twitter’s bosses are squaring up online. But while they bang on about cage fights, the world is burning
Insider
Sorry Elon, your chances of winning a cage fight against Mark Zuckerberg are slim ↗ (opens Insider) Published Jun 21, 2023
Insider's feed description The tech billionaires are preparing to take their rivalry one step further with a physical fight in a cage, but it's a bad idea for Musk.
Hiawatha World Online
Twitter's Elon Musk and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg agree to a cage fight ↗ (opens Hiawatha World Online) Published Jun 21, 2023
Same headline from 1 more outlet Hiawatha World Online's feed description The two tech moguls have claimed they are going to battle each other in the ring.
Digital Journal
Musk and Zuckerberg call out each other for cage fight ↗ (opens Digital Journal) Published Jun 21, 2023
Same headline from 2 more outlets Digital Journal's feed description Tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are in a fierce business rivalry that has spilt over into a playground spat.
The Daily Caller
‘Send Me Location’: Elon Musk And Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Want To Fight In A ‘Cage Match’ … Yes, Seriously ↗ (opens The Daily Caller) Published Jun 21, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description In absolutely glorious news, Twitter owner Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg could potentially be fighting in a "cage match." Yes, seriously.
Deadline
Mark Zuckerberg Accepts Elon Musk’s Offer To Fight In A Cage ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Jun 21, 2023
Deadline's feed description Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have been scrapping it out in the social media ether for months and now they’re ready to do the business in a cage. In a hardly believable exchange that has take…
The Guardian
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk say they’re up for a cage match. Who would win? ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Jun 21, 2023
The Guardian's feed description Zuckerberg has been competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu; Musk has size on his side – and a move called ‘the Walrus’
Forbes
Elon Musk And Mark Zuckerberg Vow To Fight In Cage Match (Seriously) ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Jun 21, 2023
Forbes's feed description Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg might soon stage a physical fight, according to social media posts by both billionaires. It seems like both men are serious.
Insider
Mark Zuckerberg took the bait on Elon Musk's cage-match invitation, so now we might actually get to see the fight no one asked for ↗ (opens Insider) Published Jun 21, 2023
Insider's feed description Zuckerberg had a three-word response to a challenge from Elon Musk to settle their beef in the ring: "Send Me Location."
Fortune
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are going to have a cage fight in Las Vegas ↗ (opens Fortune) Published Jun 21, 2023
Fortune's feed description Musk says he has a signature move "The Walrus" to combat Mark Zuckerberg's jiu jitsu moves.
Avclub
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk might fight for some reason ↗ (opens Avclub) Published Jun 21, 2023
Avclub's feed description Mark Zuckerberg has seemingly agreed to meet Elon Musk for a cage match as Meta prepares to launch Twitter competitor
The Daily Dot
Choose your fighter: Internet divided over who would win a Musk-Zuckerberg cage fight ↗ (opens The Daily Dot) Published Jun 21, 2023
The Daily Dot's feed description The internet is reacting with shock, awe, and memes after Elon Musk accepted a challenge from Mark Zuckerberg to fight in a cage match.
Variety
Elon Musk Mark Zuckerberg Fight: Facebook CEO Wants Twitter Cage Match ↗ (opens Variety) Published Jun 21, 2023
Variety's feed description In totally normal news, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk might be duking it out in a high-profile fight.
New York Post
Elon Musk has zero chance in Mark Zuckerberg cage match, UFC legend says ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Jun 22, 2023
New York Post's feed description “People often want to be what they’re not,” UFC legend turned Brazilian jiu-jitsu trainer Matt Serra told The Post. “They’re really smart, nerdy guys, so it doesn̵…
Insider
New York Post
Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk privately ripped each other for years before ‘cage match’ challenge: report ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Jun 22, 2023
New York Post's feed description Mark Zuckerberg accepted Elon Musk’s challenge for a “cage match” earlier this week.
Vox
Insider
Sam Altman says he'd go watch Elon Musk cage fight Mark Zuckerberg ↗ (opens Insider) Published Jun 22, 2023
Insider's feed description Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have seemingly agreed to hash it out in a "cage fight," and Sam Altman, for one, plans to be there.
Jalopnik
Here's Who Would Win In An Elon Musk Vs Mark Zuckerberg MMA Fight ↗ (opens Jalopnik) Published Jun 22, 2023
Jalopnik's feed description This unlikely matchup may not be as one-sided as most would believe.
Insider
UFC president Dana White said he talked to Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg on the phone for 1.5 hours — and that both are 'dead serious' about fighting ↗ (opens Insider) Published Jun 22, 2023
Insider's feed description After a back-and-forth on Twitter and Instagram, it sounds like Elon Musk and Zuckerberg might actually face off in the octagon.
Latin Times
Dana White Confirms Elon Musk And Mark Zuckerberg's Genuine Intent To Battle In UFC Octagon ↗ (opens Latin Times) Published Jun 22, 2023
Latin Times's feed description Dana White further informed TMZ Sports that Zuckerberg subsequently contacted him to verify the authenticity of Musk's intentions regarding the potential fight.
RedState
Fight of the Century: Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Agree to Cage Match ↗ (opens RedState) Published Jun 23, 2023
RedState's feed description Even Elon's mom weighs in on the fight of the century.
Insider
Elon Musk says a cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg 'might actually happen' – and admits it could go badly for him ↗ (opens Insider) Published Jun 24, 2023
Insider's feed description Speaking in a Twitter space, Elon Musk admitted he hadn't started training yet, adding: "If it does happen, I will train."
Insider
Mark Zuckerberg’s MMA trainer says he's ‘not sure’ the Meta CEO would beat Elon Musk in a cage fight ↗ (opens Insider) Published Jun 24, 2023
Insider's feed description Khai Wu told Forbes the Meta CEO "shows up, trains hard, puts in the effort", but he's not backed either Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk to win a bout.
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