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Why the Zuckerberg-Musk MMA fight never happened
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 3 days ago
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What happened
Dana White confirmed talks over a proposed MMA fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The fight fell apart after venue negotiations for Rome’s Colosseum became unworkable, with Musk later distancing himself from the deal.
- 01Dana White confirmed talks for a Musk-Zuckerberg MMA fight were real.
- 02The preferred venue was Rome’s Colosseum.
- 03Colosseum managers reportedly wanted about $150 million.
- 04White said the negotiations lasted about two weeks.
- 05The deal ultimately collapsed, reportedly after Musk pulled back.
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