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Elon Musk is a massive underdog in perspective that matches fellow tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg. Maybe that’s why he’s already in the gym, working out with famous podcaster and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Lex Friedman (H/T TMZ). Friedman shared two snap photos of their work together, one of which shows Musk tossing him onto the rug.
I did an impromptu coaching session with @tweet for a few hours yesterday. I am very impressed with his strength, power and skill both on his feet and on the ground. It was epic. It’s really inspiring to see Elon and Mark practice martial arts, but I think the world serves… pic.twitter.com/cq00A9Xnmw
– Lex Friedman (@lexfridman) June 27, 2023
I did an impromptu training session with @elonmusk for a few hours yesterday,” Friedman wrote. “I am very impressed with his strength, power, and skill, on his feet and on the floor. It was epic. It’s really inspiring to see Elon and Mark do martial arts, but I think the world is served better if they train martial arts but don’t fight in the cage. However, says Elon, the most pleasant outcome is probably… I’m there for them, no matter what.”
Maybe Momma Musk doesn’t have the final say after all? As the older, less experienced man, Musk has more reason to drop this fantasy match and let it fade from the public’s mind. However, if he’s already in the gym, that’s probably a sign that Musk really intends to go through with it. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg is taking naps and racking up medals in jiu-jitsu tournaments, so he’s proven he’s ready to compete in at least some aspects.
Some of the best fighters alive are quick to offer their talents to either man, and UFC President Dana White is all too willing to book the fight. Until a date is announced or contracts signed, the dream of a fight remains highly unlikely.
Just don’t call it a gimmick.
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I will happily watch any of these guys battle it out against any rated lightweight. They are both excellent fighters!
Damir and Guram both returned on Saturday
Last year they gave us a big high end junk. Both deserve to be in the top ten.pic.twitter.com/4XA7COa7Vw
– ❂ (Sa_Gwang) June 27, 2023
Tatsuro Taira gets a new match in just two weeks after his fight falls apart over the weekend.
Alex Pereira and Glover Teixeira have a very sweet relationship.
Why is one slapped in the chest and the other slapped in the face?
Bad way to start the day.
Sean Strickland is being groomed in Abus Magomedov’s mastery of the Shadow Clone Jutsu.
Michael Chandler clings to his Conor McGregor match like a dog biting a bone. think it happens?
Slips, rips, and KO clips
The fact that the best wrestler in MMA history was also confident enough in his struggle to drop a mountain pursuit triangle is pretty rad.
Can you win by drowning? Why do these rulers wear masks? Lots of questions.
I’ve always found Peruvian neckties hard to finish myself, but if I ever wrestle with someone who’s good at them, they’re incredibly hard to escape.
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Rustic waterslide.
Midnight Music: Indie Rock, 2010
Sleep well lunatics! More martial arts craze is always on the way.