Burns?!?! The referee stepped in to give him a quick time out after a minute for some reason, and he managed to collect himself somewhat. View our online Press Pack. Martyn Ford has hinted his rival Iranian Hulk is to blame for their heavyweight grudge match being shelved. Do you think "Iranian Hulk" has any hope of a combat sports career after this debut. After going viral, he also repeatedly teased plans to fight whether in MMA or boxing through the years. 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 mentioned in an Instagram post, "Im finally accepting my first professional fight against a Brazilian fighter. 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. Evra, 39, is set to take on American YouTuber Adam Saleh. Standing 6'2" tall, Gharibi weighsan incredible 28 stone- mostly muscle - and has amassed over 450,000 followers on Instagram. Watch Gharibis boxing match against the Kazakh Titan, a guy who also has a nickname that didnt really fit his appearance. Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk " or "the Persian Hercules ". 2023 Bloody Elbow. I hope that one paycheck was worth it, because he probably wont be able to catfish anyone again. Ford ultimately ended up pulling out of the fight due to concerns about Gharibis mental health. ", Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. "I went to the hotel where he was staying, but he hid behind his bodyguards then fled Dubai the next day. But the bout ended up being cancelled after Ford stated that he had "mental health concerns". The main act, however, is set to go head-to-head at 10.30pm. Unfortunately, it was canceled due to reasons that were unknown at the time. It hurts my heart when I can't talk to my family. Their boxing bout was a sloppy affair, as expected. Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi facing Martyn Ford on April 30, is under serious threat after the beast suffered a TV interview breakdown. Please enter a valid email and try again. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Gharibi also went on to suggest rival Ford cancelled the fight, an issue he will pursue legally if necessary. 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. During the first staredown, the Iranian Hulk attempted to wrestle Ford to the floor before the pair were separated. The drama continued as during the second staredown Ford retaliated by pushing. 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. I will come to London. 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Published Aug 1, 2022. Little is known about his childhood growing up in Ahvaz, but he's revealed a traditional upbringing with family values at its center. I just wanted to give a brief explanation about the fight. My family said that you will go there and finish him. Ford revealed he had offered his Iranian rival the chance to pull out of the fight, which he responded to with a swift rejection. "It took me a while to get in here and get a proper fight done," said Ryan. [5], Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk" or "the Persian Hercules". "It means a lot to me and my family and I truly appreciated it from the bottom of my heart. They are my heroes. 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. The 29-year-old said: "Martyn is a fugitive. Fresh from going AWOL following a press conference, Ford. Mirror Fighting has reached out to Iranian Hulk's team for comment. 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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. Ya Hossein! 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.. For various reasons, they never pushed through. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. I personally feel very bad and I cannot sleep but I am now taking sleeping pills. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. And now Titan - real name Almat Bakhytovich - has tried to goad Hulk into a clash he has wanted for years. Iranian Hulk has slammed his rival Martyn Ford for his "cheap move" after he was sent flying backwards during a heated altercation in Dubai. Titan, who claims he can bench press 150kg and deadlift 300kg, has been trying to entice Gharibi into a fight for several years. Hes been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. "[8], He has been offered roles in Iranian film and has accepted. I am master at MMA and master at combat sambo. View our online Press Pack. Nope! [1] He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 385 pounds. Ford was set to make his boxing debut against long-term rival Iranian Hulk - real. 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This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. 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. The social media rivals had long called for a bout with each other and terms. At that point, with the first round almost over, the referee mercifully waved things off. Iranian Hulk lasted less than two minutes of his boxing debut as he was stopped by heavyweight rival Kazakh Titan. 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. 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. Sajad Gharibi has previously vowed to fight ISIS, and previously went viral on social media, largely due to his enormous physique. The fight was set before Sajad came to me and he signed the contract. 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, fans can sign up now for pre-sale tickets via Boxstar, who is running the event. 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! It doesn't take a genius to figure them all out. 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 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. See all the action from the dubious battle of the social media giants direct from Dubai. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. However, the fight was called off after ' The World's Scariest Man' made an announcement . 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. 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. Rockhold Inspired By Fking Gangster Adesanya. 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. And he could be heard saying: "Sajad, I am waiting for a contract. 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However, after months of anticipation the Hulk's face-off against Kazakh Titan, Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich, was underwhelming to say the least. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "I don't want to go down the route of talking about it; too much time and energy has been wasted. Iranian Hulk lasted less than two minutes of his boxing debut as he was stopped by heavyweight rival Kazakh Titan. But two of the judges scored the bout a draw with the third giving Anthony the nod. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. But what his opponent lacks in height, he certainly makes up for it in weight. 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 Hulk, real name Sajad Gharibi turned away and ran off within 30 seconds of the fight, looking like he just gave up on everything. "The event is still on, it's just my 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. However the fight will no longer take place with the entire card scrapped. They expected the other way around. [4] He received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Azad University in Bushehr. after telling fans that the fight was "about to be wild". ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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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. 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.". Tickets will go on sale on 11th February 2022 via AXS, the O2 Arena official ticketing partner. 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. I also have physio every week keeping me going forward really and making that transition into lifting weights. 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. 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. How can I sleep or get any rest? 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. THE Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi is set to fight the 'World's scariest man' Martyn Ford in a massive showdown. Iranian hulk comes out like a champ! 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. He's also known as 'the Persian Hercules.' Born on 19th December 1999 in Ahvaz, Khuzestan,. Something went wrong, please try again later. He said in a . He returned to the fray and momentarily appeared to be willing to trade punches before normal service was resumed. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Let's dig into why the Ford vs Iranian Hulk fight was supposedly canceled. Martyn is scared. [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? "I think that was the best I've seen Pretty Boy fight, that was the first fight I've actually done. The fight will take. Hey pretty boy Enjoy your remaining days. 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. 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. It's even claimed that he can lift50 POUNDSmore than his own extreme bodyweight. UFC Vegas 71 Prelims Preview - Pt. Sajad Gharibi, a.k.a. "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'. Martyn Ford has hit back at his upcoming boxing opponent with a terrifying video showing him training for their bout. 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. Sparring with literally the best in the WORLD. What did you make of the Iranian Hulk's behaviour in the build-up to the fight? While fellow ex-footballer Jamie O'Hara faces star personal trainer Kris Boyson. 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 highly-anticipated fight between Martyn Ford and Sajad Gharibi "The Iranian Hulk" was scheduled to happen on April 30, 2022. [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. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, "I have lost my pride and I am destroyed. The 30-year-old has attracted a. As soon as we know, well update this page. But I had to be with him because he had to fight and somebody had to coach him," he continued. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. There is a lot of pressure, if I got paid even one dollar to do that I can't continue.". Im 100 Percent Confident That I Will Beat Him, Sign up for the SAM 05/04/2022 - 09:13 CDT Boxing.. Something went wrong. He continued: Sooner or later, I will discipline him. 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. Back in 2016, Gharib said he wanted to join the fight against ISIS and join the Iranian Armed Forces to fight . JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). 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. In short, Sajad trained with me for only two weeks and I told him he was not ready to fight. "Let's fight Sajad, let's fight. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 perhaps to no ones surprise, he also doesnt know how to fight at all either. 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 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. Check out the build up to the fight here: Loading If there's one thing you expect from a. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - met his bitter. In the clip, he could be seen punching and throwing a punchbag with Hulk's face stuck on. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the. However, Gharibi's unusual training methods, which include. World Boxing News has had over one billion views since its inception in 2010. "We had a bad situation. [1], UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. "Im actually ashamed to be considered his rival because he is more of a virtual clown than a fighter. When the pair locked horns last month in Dubai, Ford shoved Gharibi to the floor. For years, Sajad Gharibi, the man known as The Iranian Hulk has been catfishing people and pretending to be this insanely jacked behemoth on. Oops. For other inquiries, Contact Us. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Loading . The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. The fights didn't even last past one of the six scheduled. 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. 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. On the undercard, mixed martial artist Anthony Taylor was held to a draw by controversial YouTube star Ryan Taylor. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. How can I explain? The Iranian Hulk has put some real question marks over his true 'Hulkness . Published 1:56, 12 November 2021 GMT. Neither man dared remove their tops for the contest with Titan wearing a vest, shorts and trainers. 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. Gharibi stands six inches smaller than Ford, but the Khuzestan native is 40lb heavier than his opposition. They deceived me and I fell to the ground. A post shared by iranian hulk (@sajadgharibiofficial) on Nov 9, 2016 at 7:42am PST. pic.twitter.com/7OmCQ1WsuT, A post shared by iranian hulk (@sajadgharibiofficial). Hulk Clowned (Again) By Boxing Titan, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Four More APEX Shows Booked Leading Into July, Predictions! Training footage also emerged of the star in the build-up to the fight with fans concerned that he would be "destroyed". Dubbed the 'Scariest Man on . 9 1401 . The Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - was due to face British bodybuilder. fans concerned that he would be "destroyed". 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. The Martyn Ford vs. Iranian Hulk fight will take place on 2nd April 2022 at The O2 Arena, London. 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). 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 Dvalishvili Slammed For Stupid Insta-Stunt. Ford will now look for a replacement opponent and fans have suggested that he steps in the ring with strongman Thor Bjornsson. Apparently that staredown got him disowned by his family for looking sad and weak, but that celebrity boxing match didnt push through either. 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. Let's fight.". So it seems he might've just needed more prep time maybe he'll sort a rematch against Titan soon. The curtain was already peeled back during an embarrassing face off and scuffle with an actual jacked guy in Martyn Ford last March. "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. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people. 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