The drama continued as during the second staredown Ford retaliated by pushing. 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. "[6] He will fight Martyn Ford at an event set up by the Polish MMA organization Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). But what his opponent lacks in height, he certainly makes up for it in weight. Sajad Gharibi (born 19 December 1991) is an Iranian bodybuilder and practitioner of mixed martial arts. THE Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi is set to fight the 'World's scariest man' Martyn Ford in a massive showdown. 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. 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. Supposedly 62 and weighing 385 lbs, there has long been speculation online that Gharibis posts were often heavily edited. And he could be heard saying: "Sajad, I am waiting for a contract. [4] He received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Azad University in Bushehr. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [8] He said in a video, "I'm a defender of my country, first. But two of the judges scored the bout a draw with the third giving Anthony the nod. After going viral, he also repeatedly. 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. The Martyn Ford vs. Iranian Hulk fight will take place on 2nd April 2022 at The O2 Arena, London. Hes just looking for followers and views, not a fight.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. [6] Gharibi had already accepted a match against Britain's Martyn Ford, but the deal was cancelled. 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. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Dvalishvili Slammed For Stupid Insta-Stunt. 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). Neither man has any prior professional or amateur boxing experience, and that showed in the quality of the fighting. An interview on Iranian TV later emerged of Gharibi, who had burst into tears after claiming he had been disowned by his parents. Titan, who claims he can bench press 150kg and deadlift 300kg, has been trying to entice Gharibi into a fight for several years. The second round was more cagey with neither man able to assert their dominance. Please enter a valid email and try again. Movie star Ford was set to box the weightlifter, real name Sajad Gharibi, on April 30 at the O2 Arena. [6] To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Midnight Mania! Little is known about his childhood growing up in Ahvaz, but he's revealed a traditional upbringing with family values at its center. I also have physio every week keeping me going forward really and making that transition into lifting weights. 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. 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. 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. 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. "I went to the hotel where he was staying, but he hid behind his bodyguards then fled Dubai the next day. The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. [1] He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 385 pounds. 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. His video starts with relatively simple clips of him lifting weights. And now Titan - real name Almat Bakhytovich - has tried to goad Hulk into a clash he has wanted for years. How can I explain? As soon as we know, well update this page. Their boxing bout was a sloppy affair, as expected. 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. . There was no way to cancel it unless he paid a big fine for the cancellation. "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. Do you think "Iranian Hulk" has any hope of a combat sports career after this debut. Should Iranian Hulk fight again? For other inquiries, Contact Us. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, "I have lost my pride and I am destroyed. Martyn Ford versus The Iranian Hulk Full Fight Video Breakdown with Paulie G SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/paulieg?sub_confirmation=1 LIKE: http:. Ya Hossein! [2][3], Gharibi was born in Ahvaz, Iran. The Iranian Hulk, is 62 tall, 385 pounds and the definition of an absolute unit. However, Gharibi later hit back on social media by threatening legal action after the fight collapsed and demanded a new opponent. It doesn't get any more serious than that. Anton Tabuena is the Managing Editor for Bloody Elbow. We Dont Do Anything Woke Over Here. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Martyn Ford has hinted his rival Iranian Hulk is to blame for their heavyweight grudge match being shelved. 'The World's Scariest Man'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "I don't want to go down the route of talking about it; too much time and energy has been wasted. Gharibi: "Work Hard In Silence and Let Success Makes The Noise. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people. It's even claimed that he can lift50 POUNDSmore than his own extreme bodyweight. The Iranian Hulk has put some real question marks over his true 'Hulkness . 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[1], UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. 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. 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. For years, Sajad Gharibi, the man known as The Iranian Hulk has been catfishing people and pretending to be this insanely jacked behemoth on. It has not yet been announced where the fight will be broadcasted. Fresh from going AWOL following a press conference, Ford. After going viral, he also repeatedly teased plans to fight whether in MMA or boxing through the years. My family said that you will go there and finish him. 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. However the fight will no longer take place with the entire card scrapped. 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. Follow on social media . 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. One staredown and two minutes in the ring completely derailed a social media persona that he curated for years. [6] Ortega said he would smash the Iranian Hulk despite weighing about 240 pounds less than Gharibi. For other inquiries, Contact Us. [6] Gharibi stated that he had agreed to fight Brazilian bodybuilder or the Brazilian Hulk Romario dos Santos Alves. 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. "Im actually ashamed to be considered his rival because he is more of a virtual clown than a fighter. [7], He offered to participate in the fight against ISIS in Syria in 2016. Let us know in the comments section below. 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. 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. came to blows during the opening face-off in Dubai. pic.twitter.com/7OmCQ1WsuT, A post shared by iranian hulk (@sajadgharibiofficial). 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 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. "We had a bad situation. Gharibis viral photos already looked dubious and photoshopped, but some people still expected him to at least still be a massive dude. "Let's fight Sajad, let's fight. And perhaps to no ones surprise, he also doesnt know how to fight at all either. 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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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Dubbed the 'Scariest Man on . At that point, with the first round almost over, the referee mercifully waved things off. Apparently that staredown got him disowned by his family for looking sad and weak, but that celebrity boxing match didnt push through either. Max Sherry. 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." 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. Ford is an English bodybuilder who bills himself as "The. THE Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi is set to fight the 'World's scariest man' Martyn Ford in a massive showdown. For various reasons, they never pushed through. 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. 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. 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. 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 . 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. 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. Sajad Gharibi, known as Iranian Hulk online, finally made his combat sports debut in a boxing match with a rival social media personality. The Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - was due to face British bodybuilder Martyn Ford last month. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people. Gharibi was subsequently called out by rival social media personality Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich, known online as Kazakh Titan. It appears those plans may need to be put on hold for now given Gharibis performance against Kazakh Titan. 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The strongman took to Instagram to show off some of his training methods as he prepares for the bout. Martyn Ford a cowardly coward. 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. And behind the tough-guy exterior, the Azad Universitygraduate clearly has a softer side. The pair will clash on the undercard of Martyn Ford's heavyweight clash against Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi. Iranian Hulk's first boxing match ends in absolute farce as he runs away and then gets dropped. Many of the contestants opponents have yet to be announced, but keep checking back, though. After Ford had pulled out of their scheduled bout Iranian Hulk had insisted hed still like to fight him after defeating Bakhytovich. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Iranian Hulk lasted less than two minutes of his boxing debut as he was stopped by heavyweight rival Kazakh Titan. Watch Iranian Hulk get smashed by Kazakh Titan in Dubai | Video. However, his coach explained a little bit more about the Hulk's patchy performance, saying: "Thank you for your good and bad messages. Something went wrong, please try again later. [5], Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk" or "the Persian Hercules". Hes been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. How can I sleep or get any rest? The Iranian Hulk - aka Sajad Gharibi - is an Iranian bodybuilder, weightlifter and MMA fighter. 9 1401 . 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. In the clip, he could be seen punching and throwing a punchbag with Hulk's face stuck on. They are my heroes. 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. I just wanted to give a brief explanation about the fight. 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. But, he does have a height disadvantage, as Ford stands at 6'8". newsletter, Chaos! Despite Ford and Gharibi's clash being off, fans can still catch a glimpse of Manchester United legend Patrice Evra inside the squared circle. In short, Sajad trained with me for only two weeks and I told him he was not ready to fight. 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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. Oops. 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. 2 The 'Iranian Hulk' Sajid Gharibi will step in the ring Credit: Refer to Caption [1] UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. Let's dig into why the Ford vs Iranian Hulk fight was supposedly canceled. 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. 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Sajad Gharibi has previously vowed to fight ISIS, and previously went viral on social media, largely due to his enormous physique. Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - blamed his opponent for flaking on the bout, and even threatened to sue Ford for what he believed was a breach of contract. Ford will now look for a replacement opponent and fans have suggested that he steps in the ring with strongman Thor Bjornsson. Luke Rockhold will show off a new side of himself at BKFC 41 next weekend (Sat., April 29, 2023). See all the action from the dubious battle of the social media giants direct from Dubai. Gharibi also went on to suggest rival Ford cancelled the fight, an issue he will pursue legally if necessary. 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. Indeed, Hulk continuously turned his back in the opening stages and was given a time-out within the first minute. Doors will open at 6.30pm, with 12 fights on the cards at the event, which is expected to start. Given his popularity online, it's no surprise that Twitter was quick to react to Gharibi's lackluster first forray into combat sports. Iranian hulk comes out like a champ! A post shared by iranian hulk (@sajadgharibiofficial) on Nov 9, 2016 at 7:42am PST. Sajad came to Tehran for his training [but] we had a financial problem, the sponsor didn't keep their word. The main act, however, is set to go head-to-head at 10.30pm. I will come to London. The fight will take. Headliners Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk will compete in the heaviest fight in history. "I endlessly would like to thank and appreciate [sic] all your kind words and support from all around the world. Something went wrong, please try again later. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . He's also known as 'the Persian Hercules.' Born on 19th December 1999 in Ahvaz, Khuzestan,. 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. "I cannot call my family; when I returned [to Iran] I didn't go to my family," a tearful Hulk said. 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. 240 pounds less than two minutes in the quality of the contestants opponents have yet to be announced but! 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