Before a potential clash with Tesla founder Elon Musk, Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg reportedly trained with a group of mixed martial arts fighters, including a former UFC champion. Lex Friedman, a blogger and jiujitsu black belt, was on site to observe and report on the session.
Word from Friedman places Musk alongside Canadian mixed martial artist and former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre and renowned jiujitsu and MMA coach John Danaher for the training run. Friedman shared images and notes from the day, noting that the workout had a high-energy atmosphere and that every drill seemed to push the participants toward peak conditioning.
Friedman’s account quoted Musk expressing enthusiasm about continuing training. The entrepreneur reportedly said he would push himself further and train more intensively to prepare for any potential challenge. The public exchange added fuel to the growing hype around what would be one of the most talked-about matchups in recent memory.
Observers have floated the idea that Musk decided to get in shape in anticipation of a possible duel with Zuckerberg. The chatter intensified after Meta announced plans to launch a Twitter-like app, a move that spurred speculation about a high-profile showdown on the platform’s doorstep. Despite widespread speculation, the likelihood of an actual bout remained uncertain after early rumors that surfaced about the date.
UFC President Dana White weighed in, suggesting the event could indeed happen and possibly become one of the most-watched sports spectacles of all time. White argued that a Musk–Zuckerberg confrontation could raise substantial charitable contributions, turning the spectacle into a fundraising milestone that would resonate with audiences across North America.
Earlier chatter around Musk’s social media status highlighted his predominant following on Twitter, an influence that continues to shape conversations about leadership, media, and tech culture across the United States and Canada.