The Iranian Hulk, is 62 tall, 385 pounds and the definition of an absolute unit. but bigger. The Iranian Hulk - aka Sajad Gharibi - is an Iranian bodybuilder, weightlifter and MMA fighter. SAM 05/04/2022 - 09:13 CDT Boxing.. 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. His video starts with relatively simple clips of him lifting weights. Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. "[6] He will fight Martyn Ford at an event set up by the Polish MMA organization Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). 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.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. However, after months of anticipation the Hulk's face-off against Kazakh Titan, Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich, was underwhelming to say the least. [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 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. 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. 2023 Bloody Elbow. In the clip, he could be seen punching and throwing a punchbag with Hulk's face stuck on. "We had a bad situation. [5], Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk" or "the Persian Hercules". The Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - was due to face British bodybuilder. The Iranian Hulk has put some real question marks over his true 'Hulkness . ", Ford: "For those who doubted I was taking this seriously, when I say I am 100% in. The fight will take. Please enter a valid email and try again. The fight follows just weeks after the Deji vs. Alex Wassabi match is set to take place. Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi facing Martyn Ford on April 30, is under serious threat after the beast suffered a TV interview breakdown. THE Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi is set to fight the 'World's scariest man' Martyn Ford in a massive showdown. "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 don't want to go down the route of talking about it; too much time and energy has been wasted. And behind the tough-guy exterior, the Azad Universitygraduate clearly has a softer side. Gharibis viral photos already looked dubious and photoshopped, but some people still expected him to at least still be a massive dude. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Titan, who claims he can bench press 150kg and deadlift 300kg, has been trying to entice Gharibi into a fight for several years. 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. See all the action from the dubious battle of the social media giants direct from Dubai. I hope that one paycheck was worth it, because he probably wont be able to catfish anyone again. "Unfortunately mine won't be one of them, for reasons out of my control. Ford revealed he had offered his Iranian rival the chance to pull out of the fight, which he responded to with a swift rejection. newsletter, Chaos! After going viral, he also repeatedly. Sajad Gharibi (born 19 December 1991) is an Iranian bodybuilder and practitioner of mixed martial arts. View our online Press Pack. 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. Gharibi also insists he'll head to London in search of more answers from his 6ft9 rival. Sajad Gharibi, known as Iranian Hulk online, finally made his combat sports debut in a boxing match with a rival social media personality. Given his popularity online, it's no surprise that Twitter was quick to react to Gharibi's lackluster first forray into combat sports. The event will still go ahead and there are some great people and fights on. 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). Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk " or "the Persian Hercules ". Doors will open at 6.30pm, with 12 fights on the cards at the event, which is expected to start. Midnight Mania! To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. They are my heroes. Mirror Fighting has reached out to Iranian Hulk's team for comment. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [6] Gharibi had already accepted a match against Britain's Martyn Ford, but the deal was cancelled. 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Do you think "Iranian Hulk" has any hope of a combat sports career after this debut. ", Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. 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. It's even claimed that he can lift50 POUNDSmore than his own extreme bodyweight. . There is a lot of pressure, if I got paid even one dollar to do that I can't continue.". 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. Apparently hes just some random fat dude that grew to fame through wildly edited social media posts. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. "[I also have] many great friends from all around the world who have supported me every step of the way in these difficult times. Doors will open at 6.30pm, with 12 fights on the cards at the event, which is expected to start at 8pm. "It means a lot to me and my family and I truly appreciated it from the bottom of my heart. The main act, however, is set to go head-to-head at 10.30pm. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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-o3g03s{color:black;}Published12:05,01 August 2022 BST.css-1aaqh7x{color:#666666;}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1aaqh7x{color:#666666;}}| Last updated13:58,01 August 2022 BST. 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. "I cannot call my family; when I returned [to Iran] I didn't go to my family," a tearful Hulk said. "I went to the hotel where he was staying, but he hid behind his bodyguards then fled Dubai the next day. 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. I personally feel very bad and I cannot sleep but I am now taking sleeping pills. Back in 2016, Gharib said he wanted to join the fight against ISIS and join the Iranian Armed Forces to fight . Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Many of the contestants opponents have yet to be announced, but keep checking back, though. [1] UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. Neither man dared remove their tops for the contest with Titan wearing a vest, shorts and trainers. 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." All Rights Reserved. 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. View our online Press Pack. came to blows during the opening face-off in Dubai. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. My family said that you will go there and finish him. For various reasons, they never pushed through. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [6] Ortega said he would smash "the Iranian Hulk" despite weighing about 240 pounds less than Gharibi. Unfortunately, it was canceled due to reasons that were unknown at the time. Tickets will go on sale on 11th February 2022 via AXS, the O2 Arena official ticketing partner. Im 100 Percent Confident That I Will Beat Him, Sign up for the Hes been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. ", "So we are four five hours a day training at the moment and then rehab three times a week. 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