Israel Adesanya, the reigning UFC middleweight champion, couldn’t help but add a touch of sarcasm when addressing Chael Sonnen’s recent rumor mill. Sonnen had been spreading speculation about a potential fight between tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk at UFC 300. Adesanya, known for his sharp wit, took a playful jab at Sonnen for fueling such rumors. While there’s no truth to the Zuckerberg vs. Musk showdown, Adesanya’s lighthearted comment added a humorous twist to the chatter surrounding the improbable matchup.
In recent days, social media has been abuzz with wild speculations about a potential MMA showdown between two tech moguls. The rumors began when Elon Musk, in response to a fan’s tweet, playfully entertained the idea of stepping into the cage against Mark Zuckerberg.
The excitement only grew when UFC president Dana White chimed in, revealing that he had actually discussed the fight with both Zuckerberg and Musk, claiming they were eager to make it happen. Adding fuel to the fire, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen entered the mix, asserting that Zuckerberg personally reached out to him, confirming his commitment to face off against Musk at UFC 300.
Chael says Mark Zuckerberg called him and told him he agreed to fight Elon Musk at UFC 300.#TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/pKdteR9q8c
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) June 26, 2023
Adesanya Takes Aim at Chael Sonnen’s Misleading Claims of Zuckerberg vs. Musk UFC Fight
In response to the situation, Israel Adesanya couldn’t resist injecting some sarcasm into the conversation with a tweet of his own. He expressed:
Me three. https://t.co/IhzArGeFgl pic.twitter.com/XYVmd59nkc
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) June 29, 2023
The buzz around a potential MMA fight between tech moguls Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk has reached new heights, with UFC President Dana White expressing his excitement. In fact, White believes that if the fight were to happen, it could go down as the most successful bout in combat sports history, surpassing the record-breaking Mayweather vs. McGregor event.
According to White, the clash between Zuckerberg and Musk has the potential to generate three times the number of Pay-Per-View buys, creating an unprecedented level of interest and anticipation. The idea of witnessing two influential figures from the tech world step into the Octagon has captivated fans and generated immense speculation about the potential outcome.
