Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Agree to Square Off in Octagon

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In an unexpected and somewhat surreal turn of events, Elon Musk, SpaceX and Tesla founder, and Mark Zuckerberg, the mastermind behind Meta, have declared their intention to face off in a UFC-style cage match. The world is captivated by this surprising development, with the news taking social media by storm.

Social Media Sparks Fly

The rivalry ignited with Musk announcing his readiness to "fight in the cage" with Zuckerberg via his Twitter account. Quick to respond, Zuckerberg echoed Musk's fighting spirit by posting a screenshot of Musk's tweet with a cryptic caption: "send me location".

While the heads of these tech giants taking their rivalry to an entirely new level may seem unusual, "the story speaks for itself," a spokesperson for Meta conveyed to the BBC. In response to Zuckerberg's cryptic message, Musk promptly retorted with "Vegas Octagon," referring to the renowned competition mat and enclosure used in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fights, based out of Las Vegas.

The most entertaining outcome is the most likely — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 22, 2023

‘The Walrus’ Versus Jiu-Jitsu

Eager to add an extra layer of intrigue to the match, Musk then humorously tweeted about his secret weapon: “I have this great move that I call ‘The Walrus,’ where I just lie on top of my opponent and do nothing”.

I have this great move that I call “The Walrus”, where I just lie on top of my opponent & do nothing — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 22, 2023

However, the 39-year-old Zuckerberg might prove a formidable opponent.

With a background in mixed martial arts (MMA), he's not new to the physical combat world, having recently emerged victorious in jiu-jitsu tournaments.

Social Media Frenzy: Who Will Win?

Predictably, the Internet has become a battleground of its own with this revelation.

Social media users have been heatedly debating who would triumph in this unusual clash of the tech titans. The buzz has seen a flurry of humorous pictures and fictional fight posters, adding a sense of light-hearted jest to the impending contest.

This planned confrontation between Musk and Zuckerberg is an undeniably fascinating twist in the ongoing competition between these two tech behemoths. As we wait with bated breath for further updates, one thing is certain: this will be a match for the history books.