Dana White Confirms Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's MMA Fight Talks Were Real but Ultimately Collapsed

UFC's Dana White revealed extensive negotiations for a potential Musk-Zuckerberg fight, including plans for the Colosseum in Rome, but disagreements on fight details led to its collapse.

• Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg initially discussed an MMA fight in 2023, with Musk issuing the first challenge on social media.
• Dana White confirmed he mediated negotiations between the two tech moguls, describing the talks as genuine and extensive.
• Plans for the fight included hosting it at the Colosseum in Rome, with the Italian government reportedly open to the idea for the right financial terms.
• Disagreements over fight specifics, such as weight classes and rules, caused the negotiations to fall apart over time.
• White expressed enthusiasm for the concept, calling the negotiations one of the most exciting experiences of his career, though no fight is currently planned.

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