Watch Iranian Hulk get smashed by Kazakh Titan in Dubai | Video. [2][3], Gharibi was born in Ahvaz, Iran. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people. "Unfortunately mine won't be one of them, for reasons out of my control. It hurts my heart when I can't talk to my family. What did you make of the Iranian Hulk's behaviour in the build-up to the fight? Sajad Gharibi has previously vowed to fight ISIS, and previously went viral on social media, largely due to his enormous physique. 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. 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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-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published15:46,03 February 2022 GMT.css-1kib7lm{color:#666666;color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1kib7lm{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1kib7lm{color:#efefef;}}| Last updated15:46,03 February 2022 GMT. Iranian Hulk pulls out of fight against Martyn Ford Sajad Gharib has been disowned by his family Sajad Gharibi, otherwise known as the Iranian Hulk. He returned to the fray and momentarily appeared to be willing to trade punches before normal service was resumed. Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk " or "the Persian Hercules ". For various reasons, they never pushed through. ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow on social media . [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? The British bodybuilder was supposed to fight the Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - on 30 April. Still, the fight resumed and the Hulk traded a couple of punches before Titan made a right-hand jab that ended the match. 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). "I went to the hotel where he was staying, but he hid behind his bodyguards then fled Dubai the next day. 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. 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. KAZAKH behemoth Titan has called out the Iranian Hulk by punching and throwing a punchbag with his face on. Gharibi stands six inches smaller than Ford, but the Khuzestan native is 40lb heavier than his opposition. [1] He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 385 pounds. Im 100 Percent Confident That I Will Beat Him, Sign up for the "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.". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. There have long been rumours that Hulk's social media photos showing incredible muscles have been edited - and he was not about to dispel the myth last night, keeping his t-shirt on. The 'Iranian Hulk' weighs an astonishing 28-stone Ford has questioned whether he still wants to take the fight, scheduled for 30 April, due to concerns that he may come across as a bully.. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. However, his coach explained a little bit more about the Hulk's patchy performance, saying: "Thank you for your good and bad messages. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Neither man dared remove their tops for the contest with Titan wearing a vest, shorts and trainers. After going viral, he also repeatedly. Max Sherry. The social media rivals had long called for a bout with each other and terms were finally agreed last month with the pair signing to fight in Dubai. 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. 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 . "Let's fight Sajad, let's fight. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. pic.twitter.com/qODHEjLvYX, Somebody please pay Iranian Hulk to never step foot inside a boxing ring again pic.twitter.com/Ip3IH4wiyc, What am I witnessing here #Wickednbad #iranianhulk pic.twitter.com/z7fr7Hz9yE. "I just wanted to see him alone to respond to his cowardice. The second round was more cagey with neither man able to assert their dominance. 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. 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. My family said that you will go there and finish him. However, the Hulk was 'ashamed' to say that his performance at the Wicked N'Bad boxing show was barely passable. "It took me a while to get in here and get a proper fight done," said Ryan. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Martyn is scared. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. ", Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. Jul 31, 2022 Sajad Gharibi, known as "Iranian Hulk" online, finally made his combat sports debut in a boxing match with a rival social media personality. [5], Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk" or "the Persian Hercules". 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. Many of the contestants opponents have yet to be announced, but keep checking back, though. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. ", Ford: "For those who doubted I was taking this seriously, when I say I am 100% in. [1], UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. [4] He received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Azad University in Bushehr. The strongman took to Instagram to show off some of his training methods as he prepares for the bout. Iranian Hulk lasted less than two minutes of his boxing debut as he was stopped by heavyweight rival Kazakh Titan. 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 also have physio every week keeping me going forward really and making that transition into lifting weights. Their boxing bout was a sloppy affair, as expected. The curtain was already peeled back during an embarrassing face off and scuffle with an actual jacked guy in Martyn Ford last March. Hes just looking for followers and views, not a fight.". Apparently that staredown got him disowned by his family for looking sad and weak, but that celebrity boxing match didnt push through either. It's even claimed that he can lift50 POUNDSmore than his own extreme bodyweight. Ya Hossein! But on Monday, it was announced that the headline bout was OFF. "The event is still on, it's just my fight. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Burns?!?! 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. The fight was set before Sajad came to me and he signed the contract. The referee stepped in to give him a quick time out after a minute for some reason, and he managed to collect himself somewhat. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Despite Ford and Gharibi's clash being off, fans can still catch a glimpse of Manchester United legend Patrice Evra inside the squared circle. Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. Ford, dubbed 'the scariest man on the planet', will finally face off against 'the Iranian Hulk', real name Sajad Gharibi, in a boxing match on April 2nd at the O2 Arena in London. The full undercard forGharibi vs Ford has yet to be fully confirmed but it's expected to be a night filled with prospective talent, ex Love-Islanders, and Champions League winner Patrice Evra. People around the world continue to perish while filming high-altitude social media stunts, but the "killfie" trend didn't seem to faze UFC title contender Merab Dvalishvili. Hey pretty boy Enjoy your remaining days. "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'. "I think that was the best I've seen Pretty Boy fight, that was the first fight I've actually done. [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. [6] Gharibi stated that he had agreed to fight Brazilian bodybuilder or the Brazilian Hulk Romario dos Santos Alves. Martyn Ford a cowardly coward. Titan, who claims he can bench press 150kg and deadlift 300kg, has been trying to entice Gharibi into a fight for several years. They expected the other way around. Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi facing Martyn Ford on April 30, is under serious threat after the beast suffered a TV interview breakdown. The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. SAM 05/04/2022 - 09:13 CDT Boxing.. 2023 Bloody Elbow. 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. 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. Please enter a valid email and try again. When the pair locked horns last month in Dubai, Ford shoved Gharibi to the floor. 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! FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. August 26, 2022 10:12am Updated The bodybuilding weapon known as "Iranian Hulk" has culled his Instagram after being called out for posting Photoshopped images. I am master at MMA and master at combat sambo. So it seems he might've just needed more prep time maybe he'll sort a rematch against Titan soon. 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"I cannot call my family; when I returned [to Iran] I didn't go to my family," a tearful Hulk said. . However, Gharibi's unusual training methods, which include. Indeed, Hulk continuously turned his back in the opening stages and was given a time-out within the first minute. They deceived me and I fell to the ground. But the bout ended up being cancelled after Ford stated that he had "mental health concerns". Tickets will go on sale on 11th February 2022 via AXS, the O2 Arena official ticketing partner. However the fight will no longer take place with the entire card scrapped. 9 1401 . Do you think "Iranian Hulk" has any hope of a combat sports career after this debut. The 'Iranian Hulk' Sajad Gharibi has released training footage ahead of his fight with the 'World's Scariest Man' Martyn Ford - and fans are seriously concerned. "He ran away to avoid meeting me and refused to face me on the sidelines of the boxing match in Dubai between Thor and Hall. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - will take on Ford, known as the World's Scariest Man, in a boxing fight at The O2 arena on April 2 An interview on Iranian TV later emerged of Gharibi, who had burst into tears after claiming he had been disowned by his parents. It appears those plans may need to be put on hold for now given Gharibis performance against Kazakh Titan. World Boxing News has had over one billion views since its inception in 2010. Hes been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. Iranian hulk comes out like a champ! Not you Hulk, you Sajad. How can I sleep or get any rest? While fellow ex-footballer Jamie O'Hara faces star personal trainer Kris Boyson. With Muharram tunes! The event will still go ahead and there are some great people and fights on. After Ford had pulled out of their scheduled bout Iranian Hulk had insisted hed still like to fight him after defeating Bakhytovich. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, "I have lost my pride and I am destroyed. It is expected that there will be 20,000 fans in attendance at the event. 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. "It means a lot to me and my family and I truly appreciated it from the bottom of my heart. However, Gharibi later hit back on social media by threatening legal action after the fight collapsed and demanded a new opponent. As soon as we know, well update this page. I just wanted to give a brief explanation about the fight. Published 1:56, 12 November 2021 GMT. And the evening has got even more interesting as Man Utd legend Patrice Evra has announced that he will be appearing on the undercard. 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. Sajad Gharibi, a.k.a. Alex Volkanovski wants former champion and longtime rival Max Holloway to stop beating up his UFC featherweight contenders so that he can finish cleaning out the division. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Anthony edged the third round as he looked to target the body before seemingly making sure of victory by winning the fourth and final session. Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - met his bitter. Back in 2016, Gharib said he wanted to join the fight against ISIS and join the Iranian Armed Forces to fight . During a press conference for the event, Gharibi claimed he had been training eagerly and had lost 30lbs in response to Ford's questions over if he was serious over their looming meeting. The Iranian Hulk, is 62 tall, 385 pounds and the definition of an absolute unit. He said in a . 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. [6] He mentioned in an Instagram post, "Im finally accepting my first professional fight against a Brazilian fighter. 'The World's Scariest Man'. Martyn Ford is set to go head-to-head against the Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi in one of the biggest celebrity boxing matches to hit the ring this year. And now Titan - real name Almat Bakhytovich - has tried to goad Hulk into a clash he has wanted for years. 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. It has not yet been announced where the fight will be broadcasted. But two of the judges scored the bout a draw with the third giving Anthony the nod. It doesn't take a genius to figure them all out. The pair will clash on the undercard of Martyn Ford's heavyweight clash against Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Speaking to Muscle and Health, Gharibi has now called Ford a "coward" for backing down from a face-to-face meet in Dubai ahead of the boxing match between Thor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall. newsletter, Chaos! A post shared by iranian hulk (@sajadgharibiofficial) on Nov 9, 2016 at 7:42am PST. Iranian Hulk has teased several moves into the world of combat sports, including being rumored to compete for Bare Knuckle FC back in 2019. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. UFC Vegas 71 Prelims Preview - Pt. Something went wrong. 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. Gharibi: "Work Hard In Silence and Let Success Makes The Noise. Ford is an English bodybuilder who bills himself as "The. The 29-year-old said: "Martyn is a fugitive. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. The more experienced Taylor dominated the first round, landing some heavy shots on the social media man. I want to thank General Soleimani and all the soldiers who lost their lives in Syria. The Martyn Ford vs. Iranian Hulk fight will take place on 2nd April 2022 at The O2 Arena, London. With a name like the Hulk, you'd expect the lad to be able to land a fair few punches. came to blows during the opening face-off in Dubai. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. But, The Kazakh Titan, real name Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich, had at least thrown some punches before, and used that edge to pummel The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi. 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. 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." Martyn Ford has hit back at his upcoming boxing opponent with a terrifying video showing him training for their bout. [6] Ortega said he would smash the Iranian Hulk despite weighing about 240 pounds less than Gharibi. "I endlessly would like to thank and appreciate [sic] all your kind words and support from all around the world. The main act, however, is set to go head-to-head at 10.30pm. 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. Many have been left questioning which monster pulled out of the fight and WHY. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. How can I explain? fans concerned that he would be "destroyed". He's also known as 'the Persian Hercules.' Born on 19th December 1999 in Ahvaz, Khuzestan,. I will come to London. Doors will open at 6.30pm, with 12 fights on the cards at the event, which is expected to start at 8pm. The social media rivals had long called for a bout with each other and terms. 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Midnight Mania! This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The 30-year-old has attracted a. But, he does have a height disadvantage, as Ford stands at 6'8". The giants met in the main event of Wicked N' Bad's latest white-collar boxing event with the bout scheduled for six two-minute rounds. 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. THE Iranian Hulk has broken his silence on the collapse of his fight with the "World's Scariest Man" Martyn Ford and claimed the 39-year-old "fled to Dubai." Movie star Ford was set to box. Gharibi also insists he'll head to London in search of more answers from his 6ft9 rival. [6] Gharibi had already accepted a match against Britain's Martyn Ford, but the deal was cancelled. The fights didn't even last past one of the six scheduled. For other inquiries, Contact Us. after telling fans that the fight was "about to be wild". Iranian Hulk has slammed his rival Martyn Ford for his "cheap move" after he was sent flying backwards during a heated altercation in Dubai. "[6] He will fight Martyn Ford at an event set up by the Polish MMA organization Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). One staredown and two minutes in the ring completely derailed a social media persona that he curated for years. In the clip, he could be seen punching and throwing a punchbag with Hulk's face stuck on. [8] He said in a video, "I'm a defender of my country, first. Ending shortly after the first round, it wasn't the fight revellers had expected, with Hulk himself apologising after the fight: "I have nothing to say but I am ashamed and I apologise to the Iranian people. 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. [7], He offered to participate in the fight against ISIS in Syria in 2016. Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk were scheduled to fight on April 30 at the O2 Arena in London before the fight was cancelled The fight, however, fell through after the pair clashed in a. His video starts with relatively simple clips of him lifting weights. "[8], He has been offered roles in Iranian film and has accepted. Unfortunately, it was canceled due to reasons that were unknown at the time. View our online Press Pack. 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. Check out the build up to the fight here: Loading If there's one thing you expect from a. What actually happened is that the heavyweight Hulk kept turning his back on Titan while he was being punched and ultimately lost the fight. 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. 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