View our online Press Pack. [1], UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. When a mum says that to her child, how can it be tolerated? The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. I will come to London. The fight follows just weeks after the Deji vs. Alex Wassabi match is set to take place. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. However, the fight was called off after ' The World's Scariest Man' made an announcement . [1] UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. Headliners Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk will compete in the heaviest fight in history. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Gharibi stands six inches smaller than Ford, but the Khuzestan native is 40lb heavier than his opposition. after telling fans that the fight was "about to be wild". In short, Sajad trained with me for only two weeks and I told him he was not ready to fight. [7], He offered to participate in the fight against ISIS in Syria in 2016. They deceived me and I fell to the ground. [1] He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 385 pounds. One way he previously tried to wind him up was by blowing up a hot water bottle with his face on. but bigger. On the undercard, mixed martial artist Anthony Taylor was held to a draw by controversial YouTube star Ryan Taylor. [6] Gharibi had already accepted a match against Britain's Martyn Ford, but the deal was cancelled. I Can Make 170 No Problem!. 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. How can I explain? 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. Ford revealed he had offered his Iranian rival the chance to pull out of the fight, which he responded to with a swift rejection. 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. 2023 Bloody Elbow. ", Ford: "For those who doubted I was taking this seriously, when I say I am 100% in. newsletter, Chaos! The Iranian Hulk, is 62 tall, 385 pounds and the definition of an absolute unit. "It means a lot to me and my family and I truly appreciated it from the bottom of my heart. 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. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Max Sherry. But two of the judges scored the bout a draw with the third giving Anthony the nod. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Let's dig into why the Ford vs Iranian Hulk fight was supposedly canceled. Check out the build up to the fight here: Loading If there's one thing you expect from a. 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. [6] Gharibi stated that he had agreed to fight Brazilian bodybuilder or the Brazilian Hulk Romario dos Santos Alves. Many have been left questioning which monster pulled out of the fight and WHY. Apparently that staredown got him disowned by his family for looking sad and weak, but that celebrity boxing match didnt push through either. And now Titan - real name Almat Bakhytovich - has tried to goad Hulk into a clash he has wanted for years. Rockhold Inspired By Fking Gangster Adesanya. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. fans concerned that he would be "destroyed". [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? With Muharram tunes! Fresh from going AWOL following a press conference, Ford. 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 fights didn't even last past one of the six scheduled. The event will still go ahead and there are some great people and fights on. Dvalishvili Slammed For Stupid Insta-Stunt. "[8], He has been offered roles in Iranian film and has accepted. Nope! 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. They are my heroes. 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. Hes been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. [2][3], Gharibi was born in Ahvaz, Iran. After going viral, he also repeatedly. Standing 6'2" tall, Gharibi weighsan incredible 28 stone- mostly muscle - and has amassed over 450,000 followers on Instagram. 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." ", Somebody please pay Iranian Hulk to never step foot inside a boxing ring again pic.twitter.com/Ip3IH4wiyc. 2 The 'Iranian Hulk' Sajid Gharibi will step in the ring Credit: Refer to Caption After going viral, he also repeatedly teased plans to fight whether in MMA or boxing through the years. Sajad came to Tehran for his training [but] we had a financial problem, the sponsor didn't keep their word. Something went wrong, please try again later. It is expected that there will be 20,000 fans in attendance at the event. 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The Iranian Hulk has put some real question marks over his true 'Hulkness . Martyn Ford has hit back at his upcoming boxing opponent with a terrifying video showing him training for their bout. And perhaps to no ones surprise, he also doesnt know how to fight at all either. An interview on Iranian TV later emerged of Gharibi, who had burst into tears after claiming he had been disowned by his parents. [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. 'The World's Scariest Man'. Iranian Hulk took on Kazakh Titan over six rounds in Dubai as the super-heavyweights settled their rivalry in the boxing ring. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people. But the bout ended up being cancelled after Ford stated that he had "mental health concerns". For various reasons, they never pushed through. Doors will open at 6.30pm, with 12 fights on the cards at the event, which is expected to start at 8pm. When the pair locked horns last month in Dubai, Ford shoved Gharibi to the floor. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). Sajad Gharibi, known as Iranian Hulk online, finally made his combat sports debut in a boxing match with a rival social media personality. In the clip, he could be seen punching and throwing a punchbag with Hulk's face stuck on. 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. "Unfortunately mine won't be one of them, for reasons out of my control. And he could be heard saying: "Sajad, I am waiting for a contract. The pair can be seen squaring off in the ring in their respective boxing debuts below. However, the Hulk was 'ashamed' to say that his performance at the Wicked N'Bad boxing show was barely passable. The 30-year-old has attracted a. Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - met his bitter. 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. The 29-year-old said: "Martyn is a fugitive. [5], Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk" or "the Persian Hercules". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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 went to the hotel where he was staying, but he hid behind his bodyguards then fled Dubai the next day. Oops. Not you Hulk, you Sajad. Let us know in the comments section below. The drama continued as during the second staredown Ford retaliated by pushing. The 30-year-old has attracted a significant social media following for pictures of his physique and apparent feats of strength posted on his Instagram. 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. 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 us know your thoughts in the comments section below, "I have lost my pride and I am destroyed. Sparring with literally the best in the WORLD. 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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. 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. 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. UFC Vegas 71 Prelims Preview - Pt. What did you make of the Iranian Hulk's behaviour in the build-up to the fight? "I just wanted to see him alone to respond to his cowardice. The fight was set before Sajad came to me and he signed the contract. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. "[6] He will fight Martyn Ford at an event set up by the Polish MMA organization Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). 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. Ford will now look for a replacement opponent and fans have suggested that he steps in the ring with strongman Thor Bjornsson. Iranian Hulk lasted less than two minutes of his boxing debut as he was stopped by heavyweight rival Kazakh Titan. What actually happened is that the heavyweight Hulk kept turning his back on Titan while he was being punched and ultimately lost the fight. Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. Doors will open at 6.30pm, with 12 fights on the cards at the event, which is expected to start. Martyn Ford has hinted his rival Iranian Hulk is to blame for their heavyweight grudge match being shelved. Iranian Hulk's first boxing match ends in absolute farce as he runs away and then gets dropped. 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 more experienced Taylor dominated the first round, landing some heavy shots on the social media man. I personally feel very bad and I cannot sleep but I am now taking sleeping pills. Tickets will go on sale on 11th February 2022 via AXS, the O2 Arena official ticketing partner. Elsewhere at the Boxstar event will see footballers Patrice Evra and Jamie OHara, followed by Love Island stars Jack Fincham and AJ Bunker hitting the ring. 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