Mark Zuckerberg, the hoodie-wearing, social media kingpin, not behind a computer, but sweating it out in an MMA gym, gearing up for an actual fight in the UFC. Yes, the freaking UFC. Not against Elon Musk, his former potential cage match opponent, but possibly with a real-life, bone-crushing UFC fighter.
After ditching the idea of a billionaire duel with Elon Musk, Zuck dropped a bombshell last Friday. In cryptic style, he said, “I’ll share details on my next fight when I’m ready.” A next fight? Oh, he’s got a plan, and he’s not pulling punches about it.
Zuckerberg’s clearly eyeing something big, stressing his ambition to spotlight “elite athletes at the top of their game.” How? By potentially partnering with a pro organization like the UFC or ONE Championship. The man means business.
“I’m going to focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously,” Zuck announced this Monday.
But who are these “elite athletes” and “people who take the sport seriously” he’s talking about? With Musk out of the picture, we’re left with a tantalizing mystery. But here’s the kicker: It seems Zuck isn’t gearing up for just some Saturday-night backyard brawl.
Zuck and UFC President Dana White have been talking, and it’s more than just casual banter. With a stable of 500 fighters, White is sitting on a goldmine of potential opponents for Zuckerberg.
Israel Adesanya, Zuckerberg, and Alex Volkanovski have been mentioned together, but would Zuck really square off with a UFC vet? Maybe not, but what about a new, fresh face in the UFC?
When pressed, Dana dropped this gem: “I have said since day 1 Mark is a very serious guy. He loves the sport and is training hard. I believe he is serious about fighting in the UFC.”
Did you catch that? Dana said “fighting IN the UFC.” This isn’t some celebrity gimmick fight; he’s implying Zuckerberg might actually step into the Octagon with a bona fide UFC fighter.
What’s My Take?
As someone wishing for the Musk-Zuck showdown, this twist is mind-blowing. Zuckerberg, from Facebook CEO to a potential MMA fighter, is one for the books. It’s crazy, audacious, and I’m 100% here for it. Only time can tell if Zuck will throw down in the cage, but I’m stoked to see what happens.