SAM 05/04/2022 - 09:13 CDT Boxing.. fans concerned that he would be "destroyed". While fellow ex-footballer Jamie O'Hara faces star personal trainer Kris Boyson. There is a lot of pressure, if I got paid even one dollar to do that I can't continue.". Back in 2016, Gharib said he wanted to join the fight against ISIS and join the Iranian Armed Forces to fight . 9 1401 . Given his popularity online, it's no surprise that Twitter was quick to react to Gharibi's lackluster first forray into combat sports. Martyn Ford has hit back at his upcoming boxing opponent with a terrifying video showing him training for their bout. Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - met his bitter. newsletter, Chaos! Sajad Gharibi (born 19 December 1991) is an Iranian bodybuilder and practitioner of mixed martial arts. Doors will open at 6.30pm, with 12 fights on the cards at the event, which is expected to start at 8pm. Ford and Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - were set to finally do battle on April 30 on a rearranged date in London, but the event was later cancelled with Ford suggesting his rival was. They are my heroes. After Ford had pulled out of their scheduled bout Iranian Hulk had insisted hed still like to fight him after defeating Bakhytovich. See all the action from the dubious battle of the social media giants direct from Dubai. Let's fight.". He's also known as 'the Persian Hercules.' Born on 19th December 1999 in Ahvaz, Khuzestan,. The Iranian Hulk had no answer to any of the shots he was taking other than to turn his back and slowly walk away from his opponent. "I endlessly would like to thank and appreciate [sic] all your kind words and support from all around the world. Still, the fight resumed and the Hulk traded a couple of punches before Titan made a right-hand jab that ended the match. [1], UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. I personally feel very bad and I cannot sleep but I am now taking sleeping pills. UFC Vegas 71 Prelims Preview - Pt. The fight was set before Sajad came to me and he signed the contract. Check out the build up to the fight here: If there's one thing you expect from a boxing match, it's a decent competition between the two fighters. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Hopefully, this bout against The Kazakh Titan is small enough in scale that The Iranian Hulk can walk away and forget about the glorified fool-around, and hopefully never step into the ring again. I Can Make 170 No Problem!. All you need to know ahead of Instagram star's boxing debut", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sajad_Gharibi&oldid=1150264040, This page was last edited on 17 April 2023, at 04:44. With Muharram tunes! [5], On July 31, 2022 during his boxing debut, Gharibi lost by TKO to "The Kazakh Titan" (Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich), two minutes into the opening round. What actually happened is that the heavyweight Hulk kept turning his back on Titan while he was being punched and ultimately lost the fight. I want to thank General Soleimani and all the soldiers who lost their lives in Syria. Iranian hulk comes out like a champ! And behind the tough-guy exterior, the Azad Universitygraduate clearly has a softer side. Ford, the 39-year-old West Midlands native, stands at a whopping six-foot-eight and 320lb, so its not difficult to comprehend why he has been named the worlds scariest man. Prior to the Ford fight being cancelled, he revealed on Instagram: "I am an Iranian citizen with traditional values of Persian, upbringing surrounded with a close-knit family. Rockhold Inspired By Fking Gangster Adesanya. But, he does have a height disadvantage, as Ford stands at 6'8". The drama continued as during the second staredown Ford retaliated by pushing. The pair have been rivals for some time, and social media added fuel to the flames, with some heated back and forths that made fans think they were in for a real treat. Martyn Ford has claimed his fight with the Iranian Hulk was cancelled over "mental well-being" after the Iranian broke down in tears on National TV. "It means a lot to me and my family and I truly appreciated it from the bottom of my heart. 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Doors will open at 6.30pm, with 12 fights on the cards at the event, which is expected to start. The next minute was a slip and slide in the ring with both men tripping over their own feet as they chased each other around throwing wild punches. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Ford and Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - were set to finally do battle on April 30 on a rearranged date in London, but the event was later cancelled with Ford suggesting his rival was to blame. Mirror Fighting has reached out to Iranian Hulk's team for comment. Iranian Hulk became a social media phenomenon when images of him appeared online Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk were scheduled to fight on April 30 at the O2 Arena in London before the. 2023 Bloody Elbow. Luke Rockhold will show off a new side of himself at BKFC 41 next weekend (Sat., April 29, 2023). The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. after telling fans that the fight was "about to be wild". For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Titan has called out Gharibi for a boxing fight, The Kazakh has become a well-known figure on social media, Titan put a picture of Gharibi on a punchbag in a bizarre video, Gharibi has made a name for himself with his huge physique, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Fresh from going AWOL following a press conference, Ford. After going viral, he also repeatedly. The fight between Ford and the 'Iranian Hulk' will take place over four two-minute rounds and the contest has been sanctioned by the Professional Boxing Association. It's even claimed that he can lift50 POUNDSmore than his own extreme bodyweight. I hope that one paycheck was worth it, because he probably wont be able to catfish anyone again. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "I can't talk to my father and my mother, when I spoke to her, said: 'The person in this video that I saw was not my son, my son is way stronger than this'. 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Iranian Hulk has teased several moves into the world of combat sports, including being rumored to compete for Bare Knuckle FC back in 2019. Nope! [6] Ortega said he would smash "the Iranian Hulk" despite weighing about 240 pounds less than Gharibi. [8] He said in a video, "I'm a defender of my country, first. He returned to the fray and momentarily appeared to be willing to trade punches before normal service was resumed. Neither man dared remove their tops for the contest with Titan wearing a vest, shorts and trainers. The fight follows just weeks after the Deji vs. Alex Wassabi match is set to take place. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Iranian Hulk's worrying messages which cast doubt on Martyn Ford fight, Iranian Hulk measures huge biceps as he vows KO in Martyn Ford fight, that he had "no coach" for the boxing clash. One staredown and two minutes in the ring completely derailed a social media persona that he curated for years. Neither man has any prior professional or amateur boxing experience, and that showed in the quality of the fighting. 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View our online Press Pack. Little is known about his childhood growing up in Ahvaz, but he's revealed a traditional upbringing with family values at its center. Gharibis viral photos already looked dubious and photoshopped, but some people still expected him to at least still be a massive dude. Martyn is scared. It doesn't get any more serious than that. Ford will now look for a replacement opponent and fans have suggested that he steps in the ring with strongman Thor Bjornsson. The fight will take. ", Play STOPPED at World Snooker Championships as idiot covers table in powder, Shock moment ex-Prem star CRASHES Land Rover through Co-op 'after 10 pints', Tottenham out to hijack Chelsea's move for Luis Enrique with talks planned, Lingard offered career lifeline with Prem side interested despite Forest flop, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I don't know where he's gone now, it was a good fight, I got tired but no excuses, I'm going to get better and come back stronger. "I cannot call my family; when I returned [to Iran] I didn't go to my family," a tearful Hulk said. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Martyn Ford vs. Iranian Hulk fight will take place on 2nd April 2022 at The O2 Arena, London. "Im actually ashamed to be considered his rival because he is more of a virtual clown than a fighter. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "I don't want to go down the route of talking about it; too much time and energy has been wasted. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Highlights! The Iranian Hulk finally made his combat sports debut on Sunday in Dubai, facing off against The Kazakh Titan, a similar regional giant with a smaller social media footprint . Updated: 13:40, 24 Mar 2022 THE Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi is set to fight the 'World's scariest man' Martyn Ford in a massive showdown. Despite Ford and Gharibi's clash being off, fans can still catch a glimpse of Manchester United legend Patrice Evra inside the squared circle. The Iranian Hulk finally made his combat sports debut on Sunday in Dubai, facing off against The Kazakh Titan, a similar regional giant with a smaller social media footprint but bigger punch. For various reasons, they never pushed through. [9], "Sajad Gharibi, The Monster Bodybuilder Known As 'Iranian Hulk' Is All Set To Make His Mark In Mixed Martial Arts", " ", "I'd smash the Iranian Bulk, says UFC star Brian Ortega as Instagram monster announces he's heading to MMA cage", "Meet 'Iranian Bulk,' who wants to fight ISIS and dominate MMA", "Body builder Sajad Gharibi known as Iranian Bulk' signs up to fight Isis in Syria", "Who is Iranian Hulk? Martyn Ford floors Iranian Hulk during face-off, Martyn Ford "feels 21 again" after losing 60lb for cancelled boxing debut, Twenty-two-stone Martyn Ford breaks medicine ball during intense gym session. Many have been left questioning which monster pulled out of the fight and WHY. Titan dropped his rival with a right hand in the corner and the bout was quickly waved shortly before the bell for the end of the session. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-o3g03s{color:black;}Published12:05,01 August 2022 BST.css-1aaqh7x{color:#666666;}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1aaqh7x{color:#666666;}}| Last updated13:58,01 August 2022 BST. The Iranian Hulk was originally set to fight bodybuilder Martyn Ford for KSW, but the fight was canceled once Ford realized that his opponent wasnt in any kind of decent fighting shape. Midnight Mania! My family said that you will go there and finish him. The strongman took to Instagram to show off some of his training methods as he prepares for the bout. The event will still go ahead and there are some great people and fights on. Evra, 39, is set to take on American YouTuber Adam Saleh. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. And he could be heard saying: "Sajad, I am waiting for a contract. Many of the contestants opponents have yet to be announced, but keep checking back, though. In the clip, he could be seen punching and throwing a punchbag with Hulk's face stuck on. After a few too many wild haymakers, The Iranian Hulk was out of gas and The Kazakh Titan took advantage, hitting him with a right hook that dropped Hulk to the canvas. The Hulk, real name Sajad Gharibi turned away and ran off within 30 seconds of the fight, looking like he just gave up on everything. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Headliners Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk will compete in the heaviest fight in history. The Iranian Hulk weights around 390lbs Credit: Refer to Caption Also known as the 'Persian Hercules', Gharibi is set to weigh in at around 390lbs, or 28 stone. "I'm still training hard, there will be a debut, there will be a fight, I'm just not 100 per cent sure who, when or why, but it will happen.". He said in a . I also have physio every week keeping me going forward really and making that transition into lifting weights. It doesn't take a genius to figure them all out. I just wanted to give a brief explanation about the fight. Ford revealed he had offered his Iranian rival the chance to pull out of the fight, which he responded to with a swift rejection. Standing 6'2" tall, Gharibi weighsan incredible 28 stone- mostly muscle - and has amassed over 450,000 followers on Instagram. Oops. "I will come to London, and this will not go unanswered. The Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - was due to face British bodybuilder Martyn Ford last month. For years, Sajad Gharibi, the man known as The Iranian Hulk has been catfishing people and pretending to be this insanely jacked behemoth on social media. The second round was more cagey with neither man able to assert their dominance. Set to take place at London's O2 Arena on April 30, Martyn Ford has promised that he is training to knock out the Iranian Hulk, and is currently training amongst the best in the world. On the undercard, mixed martial artist Anthony Taylor was held to a draw by controversial YouTube star Ryan Taylor. The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. This weekend, the Iranian Hulk finally had an actual fight come to reality, and I guess its safe to say that his catfishing days are over. However, the Hulk was 'ashamed' to say that his performance at the Wicked N'Bad boxing show was barely passable. Im 100 Percent Confident That I Will Beat Him, Sign up for the The British bodybuilder was supposed to fight the Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - on 30 April. Gharibi is known as the "Iranian Hulk" and rose to Instagram fame by looking thick and swole in photos that may or may not be doctored. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Hes been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. ", Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. Loading . "[8], He has been offered roles in Iranian film and has accepted. Gharibi had shown some concerning behaviour in the build-up to the fight having been angered as the pair came to blows during the opening face-off in Dubai. However, fans can sign up now for pre-sale tickets via Boxstar, who is running the event. Meanwhile, Gharibi, who stands at 6ft 2in and a remarkable 380lbs, has reportedly represented Iran in powerlifting competitions and has sculpted his muscle mass over a number of years. came to blows during the opening face-off in Dubai. However the fight will no longer take place with the entire card scrapped. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. But I had to be with him because he had to fight and somebody had to coach him," he continued. For other inquiries, Contact Us. In fact, Hulk's failure to punch back led to him being given a time-out early on in the round, which seems a bit like being put on the naughty step for not doing anything. [6] Gharibi stated that he had agreed to fight Brazilian bodybuilder or the Brazilian Hulk Romario dos Santos Alves. Please enter a valid email and try again. And it was clear from the first round that Titan - real name Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich - was far more prepared than Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - simply by being able to throw a punch. Shortly after his return to Iran, Gharibi had worried fans with claims that he had "no coach" for the boxing clash and in the same message he made a "wish for death" after being condemned on social media for his actions. Hulk Clowned (Again) By Boxing Titan, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Four More APEX Shows Booked Leading Into July, Predictions! For years, Sajad Gharibi, the man known as The Iranian Hulk has been catfishing people and pretending to be this insanely jacked behemoth on social media. Iranian Hulk and Kazakh Titan come to blows during face-off, Oleksandr Usyk's sparring partner records KO on Iranian Hulk undercard, KSI issues mocking reaction to Jake Paul cancelling Hasim Rahman Jr fight. Sajad came to Tehran for his training [but] we had a financial problem, the sponsor didn't keep their word. [2][3], Gharibi was born in Ahvaz, Iran. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The former was best known to UK fight fans for losing to Tommy Fury on the undercard of Jake Paul's first fight with Tyron Woodley last summer. Hey pretty boy Enjoy your remaining days. The main act, however, is set to go head-to-head at 10.30pm. However, his coach explained a little bit more about the Hulk's patchy performance, saying: "Thank you for your good and bad messages. [1] He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 385 pounds. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Somebody please pay Iranian Hulk to never step foot inside a boxing ring again pic.twitter.com/Ip3IH4wiyc, Bowls,Beers,Brawls (@Bowl_Beer_Brawl) July 31, 2022, What am I witnessing here #Wickednbad #iranianhulk pic.twitter.com/z7fr7Hz9yE, The Iranian Hulk gets KOd pic.twitter.com/R1eNcrlzn6. But the bout ended up being cancelled after Ford stated that he had "mental health concerns". I am master at MMA and master at combat sambo. Something went wrong, please try again later. The pair can be seen squaring off in the ring in their respective boxing debuts below. Published Aug 1, 2022. ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. But on Monday, it was announced that the headline bout was OFF. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Gharibi also went on to suggest rival Ford cancelled the fight, an issue he will pursue legally if necessary. Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi facing Martyn Ford on April 30, is under serious threat after the beast suffered a TV interview breakdown. Something went wrong, please try again later. Their boxing bout was a sloppy affair, as expected. [1] UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. However, Ford has given the clearest signal yet as to the reason for cancellation, responding to a fan on Facebook : "Concerns on mental well being and also health and safety risk involved with this match up." The 29-year-old said: "Martyn is a fugitive. 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