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Six months ago the UFC lightweight fighter, Beneil Dariush , ordered a Tesla to his pregnant wife who has not yet received. “I’m still waiting. Elon (Musk), bro, what’s the matter? You told me March and we are close to June. I want my car. Come on, friend. I’m a big fan, but this is disrespectful. ”
Dariush’s statements from 32 years, occurred after defeating Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision in UFC 262 last weekend in Houston . The surprise of journalists and fans occurred in the subsequent press conference, in which he named Elon Musk responsible for not receiving the order of his vehicle ordered in December of 2020.
💥 BREAKING: UFC fighter and Tesla fan, Beneil Dariush gives more details on his Tesla delivery. This guy really wants his Tesla! @ elonmusk https://t.co/rCUZkiWTu3 pic.twitter.com/xp1tFomDjG
– Tesla Hype (@TeslaHype) May 16, 2021
Later that night, Musk responded to the video that was posted on social media apologizing for the delay: “It’s coming soon. Sorry for the delay. ”
Coming soon. Sorry for the delay!
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 16, 2021
Days later, and although the car that Dariush ordered has not arrived, Musk sent him a free Tesla until his purchase is ready. This was shown by Daurish’s manager on Twitter.
@elonmusk came through for @ beneildariush with a free car until his order is ready. Elon is a gangster @ ufc pic.twitter.com/ypl9CLoTuw
– Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz 05) May 16, 2021
According to information collected by ESPN, Tesla informed Dairush that his purchase is ready, but has no delivery date yet. In the meantime, the company will loan you a Tesla at no cost until your order is ready.