"I think that was the best I've seen Pretty Boy fight, that was the first fight I've actually done. With a name like the Hulk, you'd expect the lad to be able to land a fair few punches. See all the action from the dubious battle of the social media giants direct from Dubai. "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. "We had a bad situation. [6] There is a lot of pressure, if I got paid even one dollar to do that I can't continue.". "I cannot call my family; when I returned [to Iran] I didn't go to my family," a tearful Hulk said. And he could be heard saying: "Sajad, I am waiting for a contract. 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. 2023 Bloody Elbow. Ford will now look for a replacement opponent and fans have suggested that he steps in the ring with strongman Thor Bjornsson. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. Sajad came to Tehran for his training [but] we had a financial problem, the sponsor didn't keep their word. I also have physio every week keeping me going forward really and making that transition into lifting weights. [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? 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. 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.". And behind the tough-guy exterior, the Azad Universitygraduate clearly has a softer side. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. THE Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi is set to fight the 'World's scariest man' Martyn Ford in a massive showdown. Martyn Ford has hit back at his upcoming boxing opponent with a terrifying video showing him training for their bout. KAZAKH behemoth Titan has called out the Iranian Hulk by punching and throwing a punchbag with his face on. It doesn't take a genius to figure them all out. Titan dropped his rival with a right hand in the corner and the bout was quickly waved shortly before the bell for the end of the session. [6] Ortega said he would smash the Iranian Hulk despite weighing about 240 pounds less than Gharibi. "I went to the hotel where he was staying, but he hid behind his bodyguards then fled Dubai the next day. However, after months of anticipation the Hulk's face-off against Kazakh Titan, Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich, was underwhelming to say the least. The Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - was due to face British bodybuilder. Rockhold Inspired By Fking Gangster Adesanya. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. It appears those plans may need to be put on hold for now given Gharibis performance against Kazakh Titan. Let's dig into why the Ford vs Iranian Hulk fight was supposedly canceled. 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. Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - met his bitter. [6] Gharibi had already accepted a match against Britain's Martyn Ford, but the deal was cancelled. What actually happened is that the heavyweight Hulk kept turning his back on Titan while he was being punched and ultimately lost the fight. Do you think "Iranian Hulk" has any hope of a combat sports career after this debut. 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Ya Hossein! Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the. Apparently hes just some random fat dude that grew to fame through wildly edited social media posts. 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. In short, Sajad trained with me for only two weeks and I told him he was not ready to fight. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. ", 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. Gharibi: "Work Hard In Silence and Let Success Makes The Noise. 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Neither man has any prior professional or amateur boxing experience, and that showed in the quality of the fighting. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people. 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. So it seems he might've just needed more prep time maybe he'll sort a rematch against Titan soon. 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. Sajad Gharibi, known as Iranian Hulk online, finally made his combat sports debut in a boxing match with a rival social media personality. The drama continued as during the second staredown Ford retaliated by pushing. The social media rivals had long called for a bout with each other and terms. 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. Given his popularity online, it's no surprise that Twitter was quick to react to Gharibi's lackluster first forray into combat sports. 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. But the bout ended up being cancelled after Ford stated that he had "mental health concerns". The Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - was due to face British bodybuilder Martyn Ford last month. 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 highly-anticipated fight between Martyn Ford and Sajad Gharibi "The Iranian Hulk" was scheduled to happen on April 30, 2022. 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 Sajad Gharibi, a.k.a. The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. 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. [1] He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 385 pounds. 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.. Nothing ever materialized from that, but Gharbi went on to sign with celebrity boxing promotion Boxstar and was scheduled to fight with British actor Martyn Ford. 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. The pair will clash on the undercard of Martyn Ford's heavyweight clash against Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. I will come to London. But on Monday, it was announced that the headline bout was OFF. Ford was set to make his boxing debut against long-term rival Iranian Hulk - real. Published Aug 1, 2022. [5], Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk" or "the Persian Hercules". But what his opponent lacks in height, he certainly makes up for it in weight. "Let's fight Sajad, let's fight. But, he does have a height disadvantage, as Ford stands at 6'8". The Iranian Hulk has put some real question marks over his true 'Hulkness . 9 1401 . Taylor, meanwhile, caused controversy when he headbutted his opponent at an influencers' boxing event in London earlier this year. Iranian Hulk has teased several moves into the world of combat sports, including being rumored to compete for Bare Knuckle FC back in 2019. [1], UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. Many have been left questioning which monster pulled out of the fight and WHY. And perhaps to no ones surprise, he also doesnt know how to fight at all either. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. After going viral, he also repeatedly. The Martyn Ford vs. Iranian Hulk fight will take place on 2nd April 2022 at The O2 Arena, London. 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. One way he previously tried to wind him up was by blowing up a hot water bottle with his face on. 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. An interview on Iranian TV later emerged of Gharibi, who had burst into tears after claiming he had been disowned by his parents. 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 lasted less than two minutes of his boxing debut as he was stopped by heavyweight rival Kazakh Titan. However, the fight was called off after ' The World's Scariest Man' made an announcement . [8] He said in a video, "I'm a defender of my country, first. 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 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. Apparently that staredown got him disowned by his family for looking sad and weak, but that celebrity boxing match didnt push through either. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Movie star Ford was set to box the weightlifter, real name Sajad Gharibi, on April 30 at the O2 Arena. 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. 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 strongman took to Instagram to show off some of his training methods as he prepares for the bout. Ford ultimately ended up pulling out of the fight due to concerns about Gharibis mental health. The fights didn't even last past one of the six scheduled. It doesn't get any more serious than that. 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. 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. 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 more experienced Taylor dominated the first round, landing some heavy shots on the social media man. Standing 6'2" tall, Gharibi weighsan incredible 28 stone- mostly muscle - and has amassed over 450,000 followers on Instagram. Hes been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. The fight will take. Tickets will go on sale on 11th February 2022 via AXS, the O2 Arena official ticketing partner. The main act, however, is set to go head-to-head at 10.30pm. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS. The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. 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