Italians would riot in the streets if Rome’s Colosseum staged a UFC fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, according to a famed archaeologist in Italy. Darius Arya, a historian who has appeared on numerous TV programs about Ancient Rome, shared his prediction on a recent episode of “TMZ Live.” He joined the show from Italy’s capital and discussed the Italian government’s supposed contact with Zuckerberg about hosting the fight with Elon Musk.
For Arya, the idea of staging the billionaires’ fight at the Colosseum, the same site where ancient gladiators battled, is extremely enticing. He believes the Colosseum would be the top choice among potential venues due to its international fame as the ultimate arena of the ancient world. However, Arya pointed out that there are inherent issues with hosting a fight of this magnitude at a heritage site and tourist attraction like the Colosseum. While he doesn’t think it will actually happen, Arya is glad that people are discussing the venue and getting excited about history.
In terms of logistics, staging such a fight at the Colosseum would be challenging. The site’s status as a heritage site and popular tourist destination makes it difficult to accommodate large-scale events. Nevertheless, Arya firmly believes that if the nearly 2,000-year-old venue were to host the fight, Italians would take to the streets in protest. This adds another hurdle for Dana White, the president of UFC, who has been involved in the discussions.
Despite the obstacles with the Colosseum, there have been concerts and other events held on its grounds over the years, mostly outside the arena walls. Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have expressed their interest in fighting at the Colosseum, but it seems that Las Vegas might be a more likely destination for the fight.
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The Ministry of Culture reportedly contacted Mark Zuckerberg about the possibility of staging the Musk vs. Zuck fight at the Colosseum. Zuckerberg then passed on the information to Dana White, who had his team reach out to the Ministry. A Zoom call was scheduled for the following week to discuss the details and feasibility of the event.
After the story broke, the Ministry denied any formal contact or written document regarding the fight. However, TMZ stands by their report and maintains that the contact they described is accurate.
In conclusion, the idea of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg fighting at the Colosseum is certainly intriguing, but there are significant challenges involved. The Colosseum’s status as a heritage site and tourist attraction, as well as the potential backlash from Italians, make it an unlikely venue for such a high-profile event. While the Ministry of Culture denied their involvement, TMZ stands by their report. Only time will tell if the fight will happen and where it will take place.
