• Ari Emanuel wants to host UFC fights featuring Elon Musk's Optimus humanoid robots. • Emanuel floated the idea after witnessing the "unbelievable" progress of Optimus, which is still in development. • The TKO CEO said Musk showed him robots capable of punching and kicking.

The man behind some of the biggest televised fights ever wants to see humanoid robots in the ring next.

Ari Emanuel, the entertainment boss overseeing the WWE and UFC as CEO of TKO Group Holdings, went on the "Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy," where he spoke about the future of live events. Emanuel was also asked about his friendship with Elon Musk.

"I believe in Elon Musk," Emanuel said.

Emanuel said he's seen the progress of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot firsthand. Specifically, its hand move

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