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Gharibi: "Work Hard In Silence and Let Success Makes The Noise. "[6] He will fight Martyn Ford at an event set up by the Polish MMA organization Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "I don't want to go down the route of talking about it; too much time and energy has been wasted. 2023 Bloody Elbow. Ya Hossein! The 29-year-old said: "Martyn is a fugitive. My family said that you will go there and finish him. The fights didn't even last past one of the six scheduled. The fight follows just weeks after the Deji vs. Alex Wassabi match is set to take place. For various reasons, they never pushed through. After going viral, he also repeatedly teased plans to fight whether in MMA or boxing through the years. But two of the judges scored the bout a draw with the third giving Anthony the nod. [6] Ortega said he would smash the Iranian Hulk despite weighing about 240 pounds less than Gharibi. Iranian Hulk took on Kazakh Titan over six rounds in Dubai as the super-heavyweights settled their rivalry in the boxing ring. Something went wrong. [5], Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk" or "the Persian Hercules". View our online Press Pack. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. ", Ford: "For those who doubted I was taking this seriously, when I say I am 100% in. Dvalishvili Slammed For Stupid Insta-Stunt. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. With a name like the Hulk, you'd expect the lad to be able to land a fair few punches. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people. The pair will clash on the undercard of Martyn Ford's heavyweight clash against Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Nope! "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. "I cannot call my family; when I returned [to Iran] I didn't go to my family," a tearful Hulk said. 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. Not you Hulk, you Sajad. 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. The main act, however, is set to go head-to-head at 10.30pm. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. "I endlessly would like to thank and appreciate [sic] all your kind words and support from all around the world. Sajad Gharibi has previously vowed to fight ISIS, and previously went viral on social media, largely due to his enormous physique. How can I explain? "[8], He has been offered roles in Iranian film and has accepted. [1] UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. The pair met in a face-off in Dubai prior to the event, and Ford ended up sending the Iranian flying with a push once things got a little bit too close. Published Aug 1, 2022. Unfortunately, it was canceled due to reasons that were unknown at the time. With Muharram tunes! Loading . 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. [6] He mentioned in an Instagram post, "Im finally accepting my first professional fight against a Brazilian fighter. 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. 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. Sajad came to Tehran for his training [but] we had a financial problem, the sponsor didn't keep their word. But on Monday, it was announced that the headline bout was OFF. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. The second round was more cagey with neither man able to assert their dominance. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Max Sherry. The Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - was due to face British bodybuilder. The social media rivals had long called for a bout with each other and terms. They are my heroes. came to blows during the opening face-off in Dubai. Neither man has any prior professional or amateur boxing experience, and that showed in the quality of the fighting. 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! Martyn Ford is set to take on bodybuilder and weightlifter Sajjad Gharibi, nicknamed 'the Iranian Hulk' at London's O2 Arena Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - met his bitter. Published 1:56, 12 November 2021 GMT. 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. An interview on Iranian TV later emerged of Gharibi, who had burst into tears after claiming he had been disowned by his parents. However the fight will no longer take place with the entire card scrapped. Movie star Ford was set to box the weightlifter, real name Sajad Gharibi, on April 30 at the O2 Arena. 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. 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. He continued: Sooner or later, I will discipline him. SAM 05/04/2022 - 09:13 CDT Boxing.. Sajad Gharibi (born 19 December 1991) is an Iranian bodybuilder and practitioner of mixed martial arts. Burns?!?! Their boxing bout was a sloppy affair, as expected. At that point, with the first round almost over, the referee mercifully waved things off. However, fans can sign up now for pre-sale tickets via Boxstar, who is running the event. And behind the tough-guy exterior, the Azad Universitygraduate clearly has a softer side. Titan, who claims he can bench press 150kg and deadlift 300kg, has been trying to entice Gharibi into a fight for several years. The curtain was already peeled back during an embarrassing face off and scuffle with an actual jacked guy in Martyn Ford last March. Taylor, meanwhile, caused controversy when he headbutted his opponent at an influencers' boxing event in London earlier this year. 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. [7], He offered to participate in the fight against ISIS in Syria in 2016. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. However, the fight was called off after ' The World's Scariest Man' made an announcement . The referee stepped in to give him a quick time out after a minute for some reason, and he managed to collect himself somewhat. See all the action from the dubious battle of the social media giants direct from Dubai. [6] Gharibi had already accepted a match against Britain's Martyn Ford, but the deal was cancelled. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I am master at MMA and master at combat sambo. When the pair locked horns last month in Dubai, Ford shoved Gharibi to the floor. "I went to the hotel where he was staying, but he hid behind his bodyguards then fled Dubai the next day. I guess at least he can fight a bit better than The Iranian Hulk, who clearly did not want to be in there and literally just kept turning away and running from his opponent. However, Gharibi's unusual training methods, which include. It has not yet been announced where the fight will be broadcasted. [1] He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 385 pounds. 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. Apparently that staredown got him disowned by his family for looking sad and weak, but that celebrity boxing match didnt push through either. [1], UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. "We had a bad situation. Sajad Gharibi, a.k.a. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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. Iranian Hulk has slammed his rival Martyn Ford for his "cheap move" after he was sent flying backwards during a heated altercation in Dubai. The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. 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. So it seems he might've just needed more prep time maybe he'll sort a rematch against Titan soon. For years, Sajad Gharibi, the man known as The Iranian Hulk has been catfishing people and pretending to be this insanely jacked behemoth on. And now Titan - real name Almat Bakhytovich - has tried to goad Hulk into a clash he has wanted for years. The two men are set to fight at The O2 Arena in London on 2 April and have been throwing themselves into gruelling training regimes. Midnight Mania! [2][3], Gharibi was born in Ahvaz, Iran. The highly-anticipated fight between Martyn Ford and Sajad Gharibi "The Iranian Hulk" was scheduled to happen on April 30, 2022. I Can Make 170 No Problem!. 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. But what his opponent lacks in height, he certainly makes up for it in weight. 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.". Im 100 Percent Confident That I Will Beat Him, Sign up for the This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. ", Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. However, the Hulk was 'ashamed' to say that his performance at the Wicked N'Bad boxing show was barely passable. 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 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. 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. newsletter, Chaos! The pair can be seen squaring off in the ring in their respective boxing debuts below. But I had to be with him because he had to fight and somebody had to coach him," he continued. Gharibis viral photos already looked dubious and photoshopped, but some people still expected him to at least still be a massive dude. [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? A post shared by iranian hulk (@sajadgharibiofficial) on Nov 9, 2016 at 7:42am PST. 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. On the undercard, mixed martial artist Anthony Taylor was held to a draw by controversial YouTube star Ryan Taylor. We Dont Do Anything Woke Over Here. And the evening has got even more interesting as Man Utd legend Patrice Evra has announced that he will be appearing on the undercard. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The drama continued as during the second staredown Ford retaliated by pushing. "I just wanted to see him alone to respond to his cowardice. Martyn Ford has hinted his rival Iranian Hulk is to blame for their heavyweight grudge match being shelved. Luke Rockhold will show off a new side of himself at BKFC 41 next weekend (Sat., April 29, 2023). 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. KAZAKH behemoth Titan has called out the Iranian Hulk by punching and throwing a punchbag with his face on. Evra, 39, is set to take on American YouTuber Adam Saleh. [1] He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 385 pounds. 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." They deceived me and I fell to the ground. The British bodybuilder was supposed to fight the Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - on 30 April. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Iranian Hulk lasted less than two minutes of his boxing debut as he was stopped by heavyweight rival Kazakh Titan. 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. The Iranian Hulk - aka Sajad Gharibi - is an Iranian bodybuilder, weightlifter and MMA fighter. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Beating up Gharibi wouldnt just be a bad look for Ford, but he argued it might drive Gharibi to self-harm, given all the intensely negative backlash The Iranian Hulk had received in the build-up to the fight. Mirror Fighting has reached out to Iranian Hulk's team for comment. The Martyn Ford vs. Iranian Hulk fight will take place on 2nd April 2022 at The O2 Arena, London. Check out the build up to the fight here: Loading If there's one thing you expect from a. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). The Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - was due to face British bodybuilder Martyn Ford last month. The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. The fight was set before Sajad came to me and he signed the contract. Hes been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Rockhold Inspired By Fking Gangster Adesanya. ", 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. The fight will take. But, he does have a height disadvantage, as Ford stands at 6'8". One way he previously tried to wind him up was by blowing up a hot water bottle with his face on. Ford will now look for a replacement opponent and fans have suggested that he steps in the ring with strongman Thor Bjornsson. 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. Ford ultimately ended up pulling out of the fight due to concerns about Gharibis mental health. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. Ford confirmed: "This is a statement I didn't want to have to release but unfortunately April 30, my fight is going to be postponed. Iranian Hulk's first boxing match ends in absolute farce as he runs away and then gets dropped. 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. Sajad Gharibi, known as Iranian Hulk online, finally made his combat sports debut in a boxing match with a rival social media personality. Anton Tabuena is the Managing Editor for Bloody Elbow. [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. [4] He received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Azad University in Bushehr. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. 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. 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. When a mum says that to her child, how can it be tolerated? 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 personally feel very bad and I cannot sleep but I am now taking sleeping pills. He said in a . During the first staredown, the Iranian Hulk attempted to wrestle Ford to the floor before the pair were separated. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. The Iranian Hulk, is 62 tall, 385 pounds and the definition of an absolute unit. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Given his popularity online, it's no surprise that Twitter was quick to react to Gharibi's lackluster first forray into combat sports. 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. "I will come to London, and this will not go unanswered. It appears those plans may need to be put on hold for now given Gharibis performance against Kazakh Titan. 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. 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. And perhaps to no ones surprise, he also doesnt know how to fight at all either. Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, "I have lost my pride and I am destroyed. Should Iranian Hulk fight again? "The contract we have for the match did not allow any of the fighters to cancel the fight, and my manager, Mostafa Hashemzehi, will pursue this issue legally.". Gerry Hutch found not guilty over Regency Hotel shooting, Grappling Report: Sonnen reveals why Submission Underground disappeared, slams UFC Fight Pass, I hope they make a zillion dollars Dana White refuses to sh-t on Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, UFC Fight Night: Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen Fights to make, UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen staff picks and predictions, disowned by his family for looking sad and weak. 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. I want to thank General Soleimani and all the soldiers who lost their lives in Syria. 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. Watch Iranian Hulk get smashed by Kazakh Titan in Dubai | Video. Ford revealed he had offered his Iranian rival the chance to pull out of the fight, which he responded to with a swift rejection. Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi facing Martyn Ford on April 30, is under serious threat after the beast suffered a TV interview breakdown. Martyn is scared. What did you make of the Iranian Hulk's behaviour in the build-up to the fight? Iranian Hulk lasted less than two minutes of his boxing debut as he was stopped by heavyweight rival Kazakh Titan. 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. Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk " or "the Persian Hercules ". 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.. 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. 2 The 'Iranian Hulk' Sajid Gharibi will step in the ring Credit: Refer to Caption ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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It doesn't take a genius to figure them all out. 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. 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. Hulk Clowned (Again) By Boxing Titan, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Four More APEX Shows Booked Leading Into July, Predictions! It doesn't get any more serious than that. How can I sleep or get any rest? However, after months of anticipation the Hulk's face-off against Kazakh Titan, Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich, was underwhelming to say the least. 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 think that was the best I've seen Pretty Boy fight, that was the first fight I've actually done. Apparently hes just some random fat dude that grew to fame through wildly edited social media posts. Ford has claimed that his fight with the Iranian Hulk scheduled for April 30 in London was cancelled over "mental health concerns" after his rival was seen breaking down in tears during an interview on national TV.