In an unexpected moment that quickly went viral, the White House has shared a photograph of tech billionaire Elon Musk alongside his young son, X Æ A-12 Musk, famously known as “X,” proudly holding a UFC championship belt. The image, which has captured global attention, was taken during Musk’s recent visit to the White House for a roundtable on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
The photo shows Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, wearing a black suit and smiling, while his son X stands beside him, holding the gleaming UFC belt almost as wide as he is tall. With his trademark curiosity and calm demeanor, the toddler looked both adorable and fierce — a moment that blended high-level policy discussions with an unexpected pop culture twist.
A Symbolic Gesture or Just a Fun Moment?
Though it’s unclear how the belt came into their hands, sources suggest it was a playful gift from UFC President Dana White, who was also present at the White House for a separate event related to athlete wellness and tech in sports. Musk, known for his fascination with martial arts and physical training (and even teasing a cage match with Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg in 2023), seemed amused by the belt and gladly posed for the photo.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the moment as “a lighthearted and spontaneous interaction that added some levity to an otherwise technical day.” She added, “It’s always great to see world leaders in innovation also connecting with the next generation in meaningful — and sometimes funny — ways.”
Social Media Reacts
Within minutes of the photo being posted on the White House’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the internet exploded with reactions. Memes, fan art, and speculations about whether little X is already training for a future in the octagon began flooding in.
“X already looking like a future UFC champ,” one user joked. Another commented, “Elon’s got Tesla, SpaceX, and now possibly UFC-X?”
UFC fans and Musk followers alike are embracing the fun crossover moment, with many calling it the most unexpected yet delightful pop culture-political crossover of the year.
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Musk’s History with UFC and Martial Arts
Elon Musk has previously expressed interest in martial arts and physical training. In 2023, he had a very public exchange with Zuckerberg over a potential MMA-style fight, which ultimately didn’t happen, but stirred excitement worldwide. Musk has also trained in jiu-jitsu and has praised the discipline and philosophy behind martial arts.
This latest photo with the championship belt may just be a humorous nod to those earlier antics — or a hint that Musk’s family may be gearing up for more than just tech battles in the future.
Whether it was planned or spontaneous, the image of Elon Musk and son X holding a UFC belt at the White House is already being hailed as one of the most iconic snaps of the year.
