A whole new level of respect to Martin for doing that, i now feel sorry for the hulk fella. Well done Martin mate, true human being and you did the correct thing mate, money will always come, self respect once spurned never comes back..
I feel bad for the kid too but it's also like he's promoted himself with obscenely fake photos of his physique and size for so long that he really brought it on himself.
100%! Agree. I didn't know anything about Martin as a person before all of this and now I've got nothing but respect and admiration. I hope some casting agents start putting him in more roles where we get to see more personality and acting from him. Yeah he's got a great physical presence, but his personality and charisma is so much more impressive.
Agreed. Good post and captured my same thoughts. I didn't think too much of either of them. But I have new respect for Mr. Ford. Mr. Ford thank you for not using exploitation to further yourself. Much respect. Looking forward to whatever you do next.
Yeah that's because he's a human being who's not a sociopath. You make it seem like he's some caged animal or some kind of stone cold fighter from an alien race on Mortal Kombat lol
Well, he knows the other side of this life as a skinny kid with confidence issues, then worked his ass off to deal with bullies on their own level. That's the story I've heard anyway, and if it's true, then he a man with genuine empathy, and remembers where he came from, that keeps a man humble, and compassionate towards others.
One look at Martyn and I’m like ‘not going to mess with this guy!’ and then you see this interview saying he walked away from 7 figures because he doesn’t want to feel like he has another man’s blood on his hands (understood it was another man’s self blood); but still to walk away from that kid of coin out of self respect is respect. Karma never fails mate, double that amount of money will have come back to you by the time I’m writing this comment brother. True gentleman.
As an Iranian Im ashamed to have such idiots claiming themselves as Iranian let alone Iranian Hulk. Im also shocked by how polite and intelligent Mr. Ford is. This man has a great heart and an even better brain and super humble.
I agree but I'm sure Iranian Hulk is really a good guy, just his management, his peers and even his family made him to what he is. His parents even disowned him.
What do you mean by claiming themselves as Iranians... that guy was Iranian but a mentally sick one and mentally sick people exist everywhere so you saying he's not Iranian because he brought you shame !! Well u should blame the assholes around him who used him and embarrassed him.
The level of intelligence, respect, and foresight presented here is so astounding. He had every right to beat the man bloody, but instead he chose to prioritize his opponent, his business, and himself. This is how the violent part of a person should be handled, he is extremely well controlled and extremely capable. Well done, a great example.
@@haubtcouture did you watch the iranian hulk vs kazakhstan titan fight? Was that not enough to convince you that what Ford is is probably true? I mean the iranian "hulk" looked like he didn't even want to be there and also looked about the same size (maybe a little bigger but definitely not taller) than a guy billed at 5'11 & 205 pounds.. You figure mate.
Because hes not a violent man. Hes a big man who gets paid big to be big. He aint out there ready to catch bodies like actual scary men. A 5"2 guy could probably take him out out it only takes a silly minute and both guys lives are finished.
A lot of truly hard men are like this in my experience, if not all of them. Apart from that, you'll get a pure windbag that attacks and bullies others. Ford reminds me of a bouncer I once accidentally spilt a drink on in Magaluf (I'm 6'5" 240lb, and this dude could have crushed me like a piece of paper), he just shook his head in disapproval and still let me into the club anyway. True men do not seek trouble, especially from those who don't want it.
He is the same liar then the "Hulk" fake, the trash talk between this two was staged. You can see that in a video where they promote the fight, NickBS uploaded it recently.
@@Mike007_ I don't think that"Hulk" would have agreed to stage his professional and social demise like what happened, so the "push" part was not scripted.
Never judge a book by its cover. This man articulated himself eloquently and with amazing clarity. I’m not really familiar with this guy other than some clips on RUclips. The way he communicated this elevated me to an instant fan.
yes, the book must be judged by its cover! a book with used covers means that it is read. one with new covers is not read because it does not know which book it is
@@mustertherohirrim7315 u piece of sh*t really think the so-called Iranian hulk was going to win the fight? Have you even understood what this legend said? He did not want to hurt a fake ass Neanderthal, because he did not find honor in that!
Do that's how Iranians treat their offspring,? You disown him over a fight. Why doesnt his dad go the fight. Pathetic if thats how u care for your offspring
I am officially a huge fan of Martyn Ford! What a good guy. Here’s a man who can act anyway he wants because nobody would be crazy enough to do anything about it. But instead of a bully he’s a very empathetic, mature, intelligent man with a heart just as big as his giant frame. We need more people in this chaotic world like Mr. Ford and I salute him for being a good person and doing what’s right. It’s really sad the Iranian Hulk is being taken advantage of by his own team. They’re supposed to protect him and not make him look like a liar and a fake. I hope he gets some help away from all those snakes using him and trying to ruin the poor guys life. He’s lucky Martin Ford recognized something was off and was man enough to call off the fight losing a large sum of money. I hope a lot of people see this video and not only to discover what a good guy Ford is, but also to get a better understanding of the Iranian Hulk and what’ he’s going through with the abusive people he’s surrounded by. Martyn you get mad respect for doing the right thing, and please let’s try and take it easy on the Iranian Hulk.
Yeah being able to see through whatever insults or crazy shit the IH was saying to him and to realize that the person acting like an ass was actually just a victim of much worse people takes some real emotional intelligence, strength, and compassion. It would be so easy for him to have just said "fuck this guy, I'm going to teach him a lesson (and make a shit tone of money)." The real story here is for more interesting than "to big scary looking guys fight each other." Big respect to Rob Moore for an excellent interview and bringing this to light.
They not enemies at all , just 2 athletes who were going to have a boxing match , but one of these dudes(Hulk) is not right in the head he's being used by snakes around him who are making money from using this guy , Martyn is a true gentle giant
The English has ALWAYS played fair for centuries with other nations during war times. And Martyn shows that he is a true son of England ...Great respect for him.
That's a very respectful decision you made, anybody with any kind of fighting background knows what would have happened during that match, never mind what he may do in the aftermath of such a public loss
Judging by the 'Hulks' fight that has just taken place, you absolutely called this 100%. He could barely hold his gloves up, let alone defend himself. Big kudos for being the better man and walking away from this farce 👍
Yep. If there were any doubters i would hope that "fight" made them realize it wasn't BS. He did the right thing, he passed up huge amount of easy money and put his own reputation at risk to be the better man. If he had fought him he knew he wouldn't have been any better than the people who were manipulating him for profit. Good on him.
That's extremely considerate and compassionate, especially considering they call this dude 'nightmare'. After all that escalation with the death threats and stuff, it takes a real man to see the bigger picture and just walk away. Good man.
He gave up alot of money for the safety of someone he didn't even know. He gained more respect which is worth more than money. Martyn Ford is a very humble man. That's why I like the guy 😏👍
The fact that he's more concerned with his concience than his ego speaks volumes about him. One of my customers claims to have met him a few times in a gym in Birmingham. Apparently he remembered his name the second time they met and is a really down to earth guy who doesn't forget where he came from.
@@LuisContreras-pw8wj I don’t think he takes steroids if you think about it he doesn’t he is 6 foot 9 so there is a lot of room for size I mean just look at Thor he doesn’t use steroids stop using the steroid excuse
@@teeman2632 🤣🤣🤣 I found him. Ladies and Gentlemen, 1 out of the 5 men on earth, who still think Martyn Ford built his physique without steroids. You probably also still believe WWE are real fights and that the Undertaker is in reality a dead man. Go fella, just eat enough spinach and turkey and one day you will look like him. Really, trust me bro. "Good Genetics" 😉 .
He's a good man Martyn is. Social media souldn't control people the way it was controling that poor man and I think we are all glad you/he was wise enough to see it and pull the pin on the whole thing, huge respect to you mate!
I've always been a big fan of Martin Ford he's honestly a gentle giant that actually was bullied because he was so tall but just skinny and then he started working out and with how big he's gotten he looks rather intimidating but he actually has a heart of gold I followed his career since he entered into the bodybuilding world like 10 years ago or so
Most people probably would think that Martin Ford has no heart, but this interview does show that he has tremendous heart and I have a much greater respect for him.
@@mrgee7059 I agree with that but like I said in my post he really does have a heart of gold he might look intimidating because of his size and all of his tattoos but he's actually a really nice guy that's one of the reasons why I've always been a big fan of his
Thats also what everyone says about him in the movies, he mostly plays villans, my guess is more cus of the tattoos then size, but he is one of the nicest people on set.
@@ghnbtrcv8672 like I said in my comment I've been following his career since she entered the bodybuilding world and you can watch a documentary about him he will even say himself that he was bullied you're sitting there judging a book by its cover because he's big and he looks intimidating as hell you thinking there's no way in hell he could ever be bullied but he actually was because before he started working out he was just tall and skinny if I remember correctly he was about 160 lb when he started working out and 160 lbs at 6 ft 7 that's a freaking Bean Pole
Lost a “fortune” how? There were never any payouts, the promoters were already struggling to pay him for appearances in the leadup. It was a farce from word “go”. He was smart for declining, certainly. But it seemed like he wouldnt have gotten paid and it would have been a cluster f*ck taking them to court etc.
Spot on decision from Martyn. Shows a lot of compassion and sense from a tough guy. Looking forward to seeing Martyn find an opponent who is actually up to the challenge and can properly test him.
Mr Martyn Ford, what an absolute selfless decision mate. Don't underestimate the example you've just set, especially for your daughter. The mental clarity and decision making you demonstrated in the midst of all this is astounding. Huge mate.
Never followed Martin Ford let alone heard him speak. However after listening to this interview, I've reminded myself never judge a book by its cover. Well spoken and a genuine gentleman.
Martyn Ford is the manliest man I have ever seen. Can sense the testosterone through the video. But what a dude, very self aware and highly intelligent. Huge respect!
Wow this is actually one respectable dude. He's a very decent bloke with a good world view. Very sympathetic and a good moral compass. Brains + braun + heart. Much respect Martyn.👍
Martyn is usually being cast as that incredibly menacing henchman due to his imposing posture but he is surprisingly well-spoken and looks to have manners like a gentleman. Very impressive man all around, kudos!
If you look into him he's a pretty posh dude and got the tattoos to reflect a social media image to get into acting getting type cast as the big scary guy.
Already had a lot of respect for him, from his movies and crazy transformation. After hearing how humble and honorable he is, and compassionate to someone he's supposed to be fighting, is amazing. I agree 100% that backing out of that fight was the only smart decision to make. It looked like Martyn didn't even use half his strength to push him, and the dude went back like 10 feet.
Literally one lousy push from him that’s powered by ONE EGG had the dude ready to fuckin kill himself bro wtf.. Yah that was a lose lose shitshow for martyn, he couldn’t have backed out fast enough fuck all that man.. that’s the kinda shit that deteriorates the soul.
This is how respectful men should be in the real world. We dont know what others are going through before we start with the ego. Iranian guy was played by his own sneaky team unfortunately, lesson learnt 👍
Tons of respect to Ford. Considering how this panned out, thanks for being a human and having compassion for him. I had no idea this much was going on! That’s awful though. I feel bad for the hulk. Dude lost ALOT of money! And he said I’d rather be a human being then a savage preying on someone that was not right upstairs
I've never seen this Man speak before and he's totally changed my first impressions of him. Hea a respectful Man and a smart man. And since he said he has daughters he is a perfect girl dad
Big respect to you Martyn... his humiliating defeat further proved Martyn's point. This kid is now going through hell... he's a subject of mockery in Iran and Iranian athletes are denouncing and belittling him one after another saying that he tarnished his country's name and is a disgrace to Iran. You said his parents disowned him, I now say the whole Iran has now disowned him and this is not gonna end well. Martyn showed true sportsmanship manner and that's more valuable than winning a fight. All the best to you Martyn, from an Iranian!
He is, well was, an internet poser, he tricked everyone, me included, in making us believe he was an actual hulk Hell, I'm even taller and bigger than him, I'm 6'5 and buff, I don't even post pics online. In a way, it's a good thing what happened to that poser, because that's basically a scam, and dude has mental issues.
@@psvitaoled197 wrong Hulk. You are talking about Levan, the Georgian hulk. Martyn is talking about the photo shop hulk from Iran who put out pics all over the internet of how massive he was and it turned out to be photoshop all along
I've always been amazed at Martyn's athletic prowess and raw magnetism. I knew he was well-spoken and intelligent but I have a new respect for him after learning more of the details of this failed debacle.
Fair play Martyn , life and being a leader and living by a code is about making the HARD decisions not the easy ones , you have set a good example and shown true decency around this whole situation and I admiere a man who makes the right decisions not the easy ones . From an Ex Royal Marine commando with 15 years of service (now retired )
He is great for recognizing that this fight wouldn't be fair and that money doesn't count infront of concience.Many congratulations to him he proved what is the true meaning of being a martial artist.
top marks to Martyn Ford for compassion and being man enough to resist the commercial pressure and put humanitarian values first. That's true Brotherhood of Man.
Much respect to this man. Very much. It really makes me think that this hulk really didn’t understand what was going on around him. He created a image of himself maybe out of a need to feel popular or wanted . Off in a reality that didn’t exist and his management saw $$$$. I feel bad for him because now disowned and embarrassed he’s not doing well.
Used to train at his gym, even gave me a key for out of hours!! nice guy, always friendly, struck me as honest amd genuine, lot of respect for tge big guy
I've followed Martyn for years on Insta, commented on some of his posts and he actually replies back too so I've always had loads of respect for him. This video really enforces why he is such a good dude in a world where another man would've took the money instead of care for the other guy 👏👏👏
We all knew the reason behind the cancellation was that Ford knew it was a mismatch But props to him and great to hear it. Do feel he still deserves some cut of the $$
I have respected Martyn from the first moment I saw him on Instagram. First I was intimidated by the body and the muscle, but then I heard him talk and I instantly respected the man behind the muscle.
Just wow, this guy is definitely not a fighter without brain and heart like most, but a real man filled with intelligence, compassion, ethics and principles. Respect..
Always been a big fan of Martyn and this goes to show you what kind of a man he is. You can see the genuine worry he has for this other guy and how he would not want it in his door step that this guy was used and potentially really hurt by his management team.
My respect has gone through the roof for Martin. And also the iranian hulk being pissed in the middle of Ramadan in a club is extremely disappointing. Martin showed more class and a humble fella 👌
I’ve always respected Martyn Ford but after this my respect for him has elevated to a whole new level. Beautifully and respectfully spoken, Martyn. This is NOT intended as a disrespectful comment toward the Iranian Hulk either, it’s purely intended to show respect toward Martyn Ford on his approach toward this prospective fight.
I've learnt to never judge a book by its cover. This man; Martin Ford has a heart of gold. Such a mature human being with an exceptional level of judgement. Much respect to you Martin for thinking about the wellbeing of your fellow man who it appears was being pushed to do what he actually couldn't manage. . Respect to you Martin.
Yet I know many clean-cut, suit-wearing, untatted high-profile guys in my office who would screw their friends over for promotion or cheat on their wives tomorrow given half a chance
I am quite impressed. Martyn's reaction is exactly what happens when your comments replay with CHARACTER. He avoided the Hulk's injuries but showing his strength is in his gentleness as opposed an ability to "break things". Masters of violence always have total control over this aspect. I can't say enough about that quality of character. Mr Ford, thank you for that example.
These are the things real men do. Power tempered with mercy. You did the right thing. And I believe you and your family will be blessed by it. You've got a new fan.
I didnt like Mark previously, but after hearing him here, he is a great guy. Caring about a fellow human and not fighting because he cares about the opponent shows his real character. Respect to this man
For what reason did you not like him? Did you meet him and he told you to go F yourself? I highly doubt it. Don't judge people without having a solid reason. I've followed him for a long time and he's never been anything but cool, respectful and a great father/husbad.
the photoshopped hulk is a fraud and I'm glad he was exposed. if his physique really was as impressive as his photoshopped pictures why wouldn't he be flaunting that instead of always covering up and wearing clothes 4 sizes too big lol
I'm completely impressed by Martyns thoughtful composure towards the whole ordeal and the level of respect he has for other people's well being even if that person is a potential opponent in a fight!! Despite his imposing look he's got real morals and beliefs he holds himself to even if it means losing a big payday! A true first class gentlemen and a great display of what it really means to be a man! Well done sir!!
Respect for Martyn Ford, I never watched an interview with him before but he seems like a real level headed guy, I would watch that Netflix documentary in a heartbeat 🤘
Fair play to Martyn Ford - I just read he might be Thors next fight so I looked him up and found the face off videos with the hulk and then this video. That was not going to be a fair fight!
@@ianlassitter2397 he's not 330 though. And his biggest stats were supposedly 310 when recorded, which a decent amount of that is bone & frame generally . Which I Don't think he's even that anymore he has lost some considerable muscle mass . Like I said he's fairly big for his height but if he was 5'11 or 5 foot at that weight he'd be much bigger. Big at that height muscle wise would be pushing 400. Taller they are easier to take off balance as well though
I’d love to see Martyn train him to become a monster, not a fighter but someone who was hyped but trains to be a better man. Exercise is an effective method to boost confidence, just imagine the Iranian Hulk training with Martyn. He would be everything he was hyped in being, but more importantly he would better mentally.
Idk how I got in this RUclips rabbit hole and I Really don’t know this guy but he is a 100% gentleman much respect to him for what he did. Never judge a book by its cover.
A whole new level of respect to Martin for doing that, i now feel sorry for the hulk fella. Well done Martin mate, true human being and you did the correct thing mate, money will always come, self respect once spurned never comes back..
Absolutely, he is a good man and I cannot express how much respect I have for his kindness and compassion
I feel bad for the kid too but it's also like he's promoted himself with obscenely fake photos of his physique and size for so long that he really brought it on himself.
100%! Agree. I didn't know anything about Martin as a person before all of this and now I've got nothing but respect and admiration. I hope some casting agents start putting him in more roles where we get to see more personality and acting from him. Yeah he's got a great physical presence, but his personality and charisma is so much more impressive.
Agreed. Good post and captured my same thoughts. I didn't think too much of either of them. But I have new respect for Mr. Ford. Mr. Ford thank you for not using exploitation to further yourself. Much respect. Looking forward to whatever you do next.
Neither of those things you just said are true, money doesn't always come, and self respect can be attained again.
Its scary how quickly martyn can go from being an imminent threat to just the nicest guy youd ever meet.
Lets just make sure we stay on the happy side😂
Yeah that's because he's a human being who's not a sociopath. You make it seem like he's some caged animal or some kind of stone cold fighter from an alien race on Mortal Kombat lol
Well, he knows the other side of this life as a skinny kid with confidence issues, then worked his ass off to deal with bullies on their own level. That's the story I've heard anyway, and if it's true, then he a man with genuine empathy, and remembers where he came from, that keeps a man humble, and compassionate towards others.
One look at Martyn and I’m like ‘not going to mess with this guy!’ and then you see this interview saying he walked away from 7 figures because he doesn’t want to feel like he has another man’s blood on his hands (understood it was another man’s self blood); but still to walk away from that kid of coin out of self respect is respect. Karma never fails mate, double that amount of money will have come back to you by the time I’m writing this comment brother. True gentleman.
@TheCaptain001 he signed other deals and made deals with the same devil
This guy is living proof of "don't judge a book by its cover"
Respect, man!
As an Iranian Im ashamed to have such idiots claiming themselves as Iranian let alone Iranian Hulk. Im also shocked by how polite and intelligent Mr. Ford is. This man has a great heart and an even better brain and super humble.
I agree but I'm sure Iranian Hulk is really a good guy, just his management, his peers and even his family made him to what he is. His parents even disowned him.
Poor bastard man. He was could of had a mental illness or something and he was used.
That fake hulk was a turn down for us, Iranians, viva Martyn
What do you mean by claiming themselves as Iranians... that guy was Iranian but a mentally sick one and mentally sick people exist everywhere so you saying he's not Iranian because he brought you shame !! Well u should blame the assholes around him who used him and embarrassed him.
or he lie like most people in the west^^ true the fight is cancelt we know but the rest is speaking just speaking for clics...
The level of intelligence, respect, and foresight presented here is so astounding. He had every right to beat the man bloody, but instead he chose to prioritize his opponent, his business, and himself. This is how the violent part of a person should be handled, he is extremely well controlled and extremely capable. Well done, a great example.
You're kidding? intelligence and foresigt? He's full of himself.
@@haubtcouture I feel differently. That is your perspective.
@@haubtcouture did you watch the iranian hulk vs kazakhstan titan fight? Was that not enough to convince you that what Ford is is probably true? I mean the iranian "hulk" looked like he didn't even want to be there and also looked about the same size (maybe a little bigger but definitely not taller) than a guy billed at 5'11 & 205 pounds.. You figure mate.
@@haubtcouture if u see the recent fight between Iran hulk and titan u would agree
Because hes not a violent man. Hes a big man who gets paid big to be big. He aint out there ready to catch bodies like actual scary men. A 5"2 guy could probably take him out out it only takes a silly minute and both guys lives are finished.
After hearing your speech, I've started having a lot of respect for you Martyn. You're a real man.
That's right a real man there.
a real man knows his strength but he would never flex nor even touch a ant, but weak cowards big mouths flex 24/7
@@siyaadbarreiyodalkaallahau4618 like big mouths on tiny bodies, lol
@@Seansquatch7 it's always them, it only takes one punch to make them silent
Yeah a real man acting like a 12 year old hooked on steroids the past ten years
Big man, big heart and a lot of compassion. Martyn is on another level.
A lot of truly hard men are like this in my experience, if not all of them. Apart from that, you'll get a pure windbag that attacks and bullies others.
Ford reminds me of a bouncer I once accidentally spilt a drink on in Magaluf (I'm 6'5" 240lb, and this dude could have crushed me like a piece of paper), he just shook his head in disapproval and still let me into the club anyway. True men do not seek trouble, especially from those who don't want it.
He seems like a nice guy.
@Freki Bodgaedir TRUE... This is the FIRST time I see the soft side of Ford.
He is the same liar then the "Hulk" fake, the trash talk between this two was staged. You can see that in a video where they promote the fight, NickBS uploaded it recently.
@@Mike007_ I don't think that"Hulk" would have agreed to stage his professional and social demise like what happened, so the "push" part was not scripted.
Never judge a book by its cover. This man articulated himself eloquently and with amazing clarity. I’m not really familiar with this guy other than some clips on RUclips. The way he communicated this elevated me to an instant fan.
I thought he articulated himself well too.
yes, the book must be judged by its cover! a book with used covers means that it is read. one with new covers is not read because it does not know which book it is
@@dc.pentrumesteri4893 weirdo
And yet when he heard someone say 6 foot 4 and 400 pds he couldn’t put together that no pro mma fighter fights at that weight? Idiot.
he seems smarter than i thought. i prejudged him for his mad attitude, being a fighter and having tattoos on his f*ing head 😅
New level of respect for Ford. He saved "Hulks" life and lost a seven figure payday. The fight would have lasted seconds.
Martyn is so humble in this interview. You can tell he is a very good sportman
I am Iranian and everything you say about that dude is correct , he is out of his mind so embarrassing much respect for you man
Ajab kus kesh
Behdad Salimi is the real strongman of Iran. RESPECT..
Hossein Rezazadeh ..
@@mustertherohirrim7315 u piece of sh*t really think the so-called Iranian hulk was going to win the fight? Have you even understood what this legend said? He did not want to hurt a fake ass Neanderthal, because he did not find honor in that!
Do that's how Iranians treat their offspring,? You disown him over a fight. Why doesnt his dad go the fight. Pathetic if thats how u care for your offspring
Without fighting. Martyn still won the fight. Big dude has a big heart. My hat hat comes off to you bro. And my prayers go out to the hulk.
I am officially a huge fan of Martyn Ford! What a good guy. Here’s a man who can act anyway he wants because nobody would be crazy enough to do anything about it. But instead of a bully he’s a very empathetic, mature, intelligent man with a heart just as big as his giant frame. We need more people in this chaotic world like Mr. Ford and I salute him for being a good person and doing what’s right. It’s really sad the Iranian Hulk is being taken advantage of by his own team. They’re supposed to protect him and not make him look like a liar and a fake. I hope he gets some help away from all those snakes using him and trying to ruin the poor guys life. He’s lucky Martin Ford recognized something was off and was man enough to call off the fight losing a large sum of money. I hope a lot of people see this video and not only to discover what a good guy Ford is, but also to get a better understanding of the Iranian Hulk and what’ he’s going through with the abusive people he’s surrounded by. Martyn you get mad respect for doing the right thing, and please let’s try and take it easy on the Iranian Hulk.
Yeah being able to see through whatever insults or crazy shit the IH was saying to him and to realize that the person acting like an ass was actually just a victim of much worse people takes some real emotional intelligence, strength, and compassion. It would be so easy for him to have just said "fuck this guy, I'm going to teach him a lesson (and make a shit tone of money)." The real story here is for more interesting than "to big scary looking guys fight each other." Big respect to Rob Moore for an excellent interview and bringing this to light.
Cringe.
Wasted hours writing that nobody cares about your preaching lol
Get a grip you wierdo
Enough self respect to walk. That's a real man by any measure.
Respect. He shows maturity that a lot of other body builders/fighters lack
All the respect in the world to Martyn. Having the guts to take a hit to help another it’s the pure definition of sportsmanship. Power to you Martyn
Absolute fair cop to this guy, showing compassion to your enemy in their time of weakness is the trait of a true warrior. Honourable is the word.
They not enemies at all , just 2 athletes who were going to have a boxing match , but one of these dudes(Hulk) is not right in the head he's being used by snakes around him who are making money from using this guy , Martyn is a true gentle giant
@@nomercyforthewicked yeah, it's just a figure of speech.
The English has ALWAYS played fair for centuries with other nations during war times.
And Martyn shows that he is a true son of England ...Great respect for him.
@@nomercyforthewicked 2 athletes? You mean an athlete and a fat baby.
@@Mossyz. Wait what. What does have to do with the wars between nations bro. And since when have the english been fair FOR CENTURIES during war time?
That's a very respectful decision you made, anybody with any kind of fighting background knows what would have happened during that match, never mind what he may do in the aftermath of such a public loss
Judging by the 'Hulks' fight that has just taken place, you absolutely called this 100%. He could barely hold his gloves up, let alone defend himself. Big kudos for being the better man and walking away from this farce 👍
What fight. I wanna see.
Exactly mate.
Man I just saw that shit show...thank God Martyn pulled out. He would have seriously hurt that kid
Yep. If there were any doubters i would hope that "fight" made them realize it wasn't BS. He did the right thing, he passed up huge amount of easy money and put his own reputation at risk to be the better man. If he had fought him he knew he wouldn't have been any better than the people who were manipulating him for profit. Good on him.
@@richardsanchez9190 RUclips or Google...boom there you go
This man is as wise as he is huge! Well done! Regardless of the situation, I hope the hulk guy finds the help he needs.
That's extremely considerate and compassionate, especially considering they call this dude 'nightmare'. After all that escalation with the death threats and stuff, it takes a real man to see the bigger picture and just walk away. Good man.
He gave up alot of money for the safety of someone he didn't even know. He gained more respect which is worth more than money. Martyn Ford is a very humble man. That's why I like the guy 😏👍
Well put. I like Martin even more now as well.
a real man knows his strength but he would never flex nor even touch a ant, but weak cowards big mouths flex 24/7
He has a good heart, good morals, and even better insight.
What an absolute top man Martyn, you recognised problems and acted accordingly. 100% you did the right thing and I have the upmost respect for you.
The fact that he's more concerned with his concience than his ego speaks volumes about him.
One of my customers claims to have met him a few times in a gym in Birmingham. Apparently he remembered his name the second time they met and is a really down to earth guy who doesn't forget where he came from.
As a British-Iranian, Martyn, thank you so much for your consideration towards him. Clearly you did the right thing. You're an amazing guy!
Nah middle eastern are pathetic
@@Samperor bruh...
Your British AND Iranian?
Your accent must be cracking mate 😂
@@YungL.i.X. it works well in both languages accordingly mate.
@@Marco-iy7lt is it like half British half iranian or would you say it favors one side?
Wow, respect for Martyn, shows he is responsible with the strength God gifted him with.
The steroid gods u mean
@@LuisContreras-pw8wj I don’t think he takes steroids if you think about it he doesn’t he is 6 foot 9 so there is a lot of room for size I mean just look at Thor he doesn’t use steroids stop using the steroid excuse
@@teeman2632 🤣🤣🤣 I found him. Ladies and Gentlemen, 1 out of the 5 men on earth, who still think Martyn Ford built his physique without steroids. You probably also still believe WWE are real fights and that the Undertaker is in reality a dead man. Go fella, just eat enough spinach and turkey and one day you will look like him. Really, trust me bro. "Good Genetics" 😉 .
@@infinitystone6421 ah didn’t know that well either way what I said was true someone could end up looking very similar to him genetics play a role
@@hischransen8069 Ok buddy nice sarcasm instead of talking you decide to look like a moron good for u
He's a good man Martyn is. Social media souldn't control people the way it was controling that poor man and I think we are all glad you/he was wise enough to see it and pull the pin on the whole thing, huge respect to you mate!
I've always been a big fan of Martin Ford he's honestly a gentle giant that actually was bullied because he was so tall but just skinny and then he started working out and with how big he's gotten he looks rather intimidating but he actually has a heart of gold I followed his career since he entered into the bodybuilding world like 10 years ago or so
Most people probably would think that Martin Ford has no heart, but this interview does show that he has tremendous heart and I have a much greater respect for him.
@@mrgee7059 I agree with that but like I said in my post he really does have a heart of gold he might look intimidating because of his size and all of his tattoos but he's actually a really nice guy that's one of the reasons why I've always been a big fan of his
Thats also what everyone says about him in the movies, he mostly plays villans, my guess is more cus of the tattoos then size, but he is one of the nicest people on set.
No way this guy got bullied lets be real
@@ghnbtrcv8672 like I said in my comment I've been following his career since she entered the bodybuilding world and you can watch a documentary about him he will even say himself that he was bullied you're sitting there judging a book by its cover because he's big and he looks intimidating as hell you thinking there's no way in hell he could ever be bullied but he actually was because before he started working out he was just tall and skinny if I remember correctly he was about 160 lb when he started working out and 160 lbs at 6 ft 7 that's a freaking Bean Pole
Man lost a fortune but saved a life in the process. Because that's what real legends do
Lost a “fortune” how? There were never any payouts, the promoters were already struggling to pay him for appearances in the leadup. It was a farce from word “go”. He was smart for declining, certainly. But it seemed like he wouldnt have gotten paid and it would have been a cluster f*ck taking them to court etc.
Big ups to this guy. We need more compassionate people like this in the world.
If all people were people like Martin, the world would become a paradise
Spot on decision from Martyn. Shows a lot of compassion and sense from a tough guy. Looking forward to seeing Martyn find an opponent who is actually up to the challenge and can properly test him.
Mr Martyn Ford, what an absolute selfless decision mate. Don't underestimate the example you've just set, especially for your daughter. The mental clarity and decision making you demonstrated in the midst of all this is astounding. Huge mate.
Big respect Martin Ford, true compassion makes you a bigger man than ever without fighting someone weaker than yourself
Never followed Martin Ford let alone heard him speak. However after listening to this interview, I've reminded myself never judge a book by its cover. Well spoken and a genuine gentleman.
Martyn Ford is the manliest man I have ever seen. Can sense the testosterone through the video. But what a dude, very self aware and highly intelligent. Huge respect!
Wow this is actually one respectable dude. He's a very decent bloke with a good world view. Very sympathetic and a good moral compass. Brains + braun + heart. Much respect Martyn.👍
Martyn is usually being cast as that incredibly menacing henchman due to his imposing posture but he is surprisingly well-spoken and looks to have manners like a gentleman. Very impressive man all around, kudos!
If you look into him he's a pretty posh dude and got the tattoos to reflect a social media image to get into acting getting type cast as the big scary guy.
Marty is a Gentleman, Showed alot of Sympathy and compassion after realizing he outmatched em 💯
Probably the most gentle and smart bloke I’ve ever listened to on RUclips
Already had a lot of respect for him, from his movies and crazy transformation. After hearing how humble and honorable he is, and compassionate to someone he's supposed to be fighting, is amazing. I agree 100% that backing out of that fight was the only smart decision to make.
It looked like Martyn didn't even use half his strength to push him, and the dude went back like 10 feet.
Literally one lousy push from him that’s powered by ONE EGG had the dude ready to fuckin kill himself bro wtf..
Yah that was a lose lose shitshow for martyn, he couldn’t have backed out fast enough fuck all that man.. that’s the kinda shit that deteriorates the soul.
Honest, and obviously true.
Respect!
Martyn is a much nicer guy than I thought, judging from the roles he played in movies😏
This is a great example of a big man with an even bigger heart. You have all my respect Mr. Ford.
This is how respectful men should be in the real world. We dont know what others are going through before we start with the ego. Iranian guy was played by his own sneaky team unfortunately, lesson learnt 👍
Tons of respect to Ford. Considering how this panned out, thanks for being a human and having compassion for him. I had no idea this much was going on! That’s awful though. I feel bad for the hulk. Dude lost ALOT of money! And he said I’d rather be a human being then a savage preying on someone that was not right upstairs
I've never seen this Man speak before and he's totally changed my first impressions of him. Hea a respectful Man and a smart man. And since he said he has daughters he is a perfect girl dad
Big respect to you Martyn... his humiliating defeat further proved Martyn's point. This kid is now going through hell... he's a subject of mockery in Iran and Iranian athletes are denouncing and belittling him one after another saying that he tarnished his country's name and is a disgrace to Iran. You said his parents disowned him, I now say the whole Iran has now disowned him and this is not gonna end well. Martyn showed true sportsmanship manner and that's more valuable than winning a fight. All the best to you Martyn, from an Iranian!
The hulk guys problem is that he was surrounded by yes men who were telling him he was indestructible
He is, well was, an internet poser, he tricked everyone, me included, in making us believe he was an actual hulk
Hell, I'm even taller and bigger than him, I'm 6'5 and buff, I don't even post pics online.
In a way, it's a good thing what happened to that poser, because that's basically a scam, and dude has mental issues.
That hulk guy is the greatest arm wrestler the world has ever seen
@@psvitaoled197 Different hulk. The Georgian Hulk is the real deal. The Iranian hulk is a poodle.
@@psvitaoled197 the guy you are talking about is Levan Saginashvilly. The Iranian Hulk would look like a dwarf beside him.
@@psvitaoled197 wrong Hulk. You are talking about Levan, the Georgian hulk. Martyn is talking about the photo shop hulk from Iran who put out pics all over the internet of how massive he was and it turned out to be photoshop all along
I've always been amazed at Martyn's athletic prowess and raw magnetism. I knew he was well-spoken and intelligent but I have a new respect for him after learning more of the details of this failed debacle.
Fair play Martyn , life and being a leader and living by a code is about making the HARD decisions not the easy ones , you have set a good example and shown true decency around this whole situation and I admiere a man who makes the right decisions not the easy ones . From an Ex Royal Marine commando with 15 years of service (now retired )
He is great for recognizing that this fight wouldn't be fair and that money doesn't count infront of concience.Many congratulations to him he proved what is the true meaning of being a martial artist.
Wow, I am truely impressed. Martyn shall be blessed. What a warm-hearted, responsible man: one of a kind!
Full respect to you man, this dude faced bullying and he refuses others to be bullied especially by him.....
top marks to Martyn Ford for compassion and being man enough to resist the commercial pressure and put humanitarian values first. That's true Brotherhood of Man.
Lost a lot of money cancelling the fight, but you earned a whole lot of new fans brother.
Much respect to this man. Very much.
It really makes me think that this hulk really didn’t understand what was going on around him. He created a image of himself maybe out of a need to feel popular or wanted . Off in a reality that didn’t exist and his management saw $$$$. I feel bad for him because now disowned and embarrassed he’s not doing well.
Used to train at his gym, even gave me a key for out of hours!! nice guy, always friendly, struck me as honest amd genuine, lot of respect for tge big guy
I've followed Martyn for years on Insta, commented on some of his posts and he actually replies back too so I've always had loads of respect for him.
This video really enforces why he is such a good dude in a world where another man would've took the money instead of care for the other guy
👏👏👏
We all knew the reason behind the cancellation was that Ford knew it was a mismatch
But props to him and great to hear it. Do feel he still deserves some cut of the $$
I have respected Martyn from the first moment I saw him on Instagram. First I was intimidated by the body and the muscle, but then I heard him talk and I instantly respected the man behind the muscle.
Just wow, this guy is definitely not a fighter without brain and heart like most, but a real man filled with intelligence, compassion, ethics and principles. Respect..
What a stand up guy. Happy people still think like this man. Thank your from the US!!
In this day and age, to see someone make a decision like this based on morals and essentially compassion is well refreshing. Good man!
Always been a big fan of Martyn and this goes to show you what kind of a man he is.
You can see the genuine worry he has for this other guy and how he would not want it in his door step that this guy was used and potentially really hurt by his management team.
I love Martin ford he’s a real humble person with a good heart that’s the reason he’s successful the way he is bless up
Never heard of Ford before this. I'm a big fan now. Such a compassionate and intelligent giant...refreshing to see.
My respect has gone through the roof for Martin. And also the iranian hulk being pissed in the middle of Ramadan in a club is extremely disappointing. Martin showed more class and a humble fella 👌
I’ve always respected Martyn Ford but after this my respect for him has elevated to a whole new level. Beautifully and respectfully spoken, Martyn.
This is NOT intended as a disrespectful comment toward the Iranian Hulk either, it’s purely intended to show respect toward Martyn Ford on his approach toward this prospective fight.
I've learnt to never judge a book by its cover. This man; Martin Ford has a heart of gold. Such a mature human being with an exceptional level of judgement. Much respect to you Martin for thinking about the wellbeing of your fellow man who it appears was being pushed to do what he actually couldn't manage. . Respect to you Martin.
Yet I know many clean-cut, suit-wearing, untatted high-profile guys in my office who would screw their friends over for promotion or cheat on their wives tomorrow given half a chance
Dude shows compassion. Which in my book creates kegends. You got yourself a new fan.
Martyn Ford is the real deal, and a decent human being.
Martyn is such a well educated , cool and collected beast of a gentleman .
Martin, much respect for you. Thank you for being a genuine person.
I am quite impressed. Martyn's reaction is exactly what happens when your comments replay with CHARACTER. He avoided the Hulk's injuries but showing his strength is in his gentleness as opposed an ability to "break things". Masters of violence always have total control over this aspect. I can't say enough about that quality of character. Mr Ford, thank you for that example.
Humble giant. But don't mess with his family... Real dude right there. And still shows class
It is noble of Martin Ford to put his principles before money by fighting this meme.
You are a good man.
These are the things real men do. Power tempered with mercy. You did the right thing. And I believe you and your family will be blessed by it. You've got a new fan.
Massive amount of respect for this man.
Much respect for this guy 👍🏻 he refused easy money & fame for his own beliefs and mind peace which is a quality u can't find these days
I really respect Martyns integrity.
A thoroughly decent guy. Integrity, respect and a genuinely good soul. And a top athlete to boot. Huge respect for you Martin!
I didnt like Mark previously, but after hearing him here, he is a great guy. Caring about a fellow human and not fighting because he cares about the opponent shows his real character. Respect to this man
His name is Martyn, not Mark
For what reason did you not like him? Did you meet him and he told you to go F yourself? I highly doubt it. Don't judge people without having a solid reason. I've followed him for a long time and he's never been anything but cool, respectful and a great father/husbad.
Just leave the fake hulk guy. We need a good fight of Martin ford.
Martin vs thor , what about that
A true warrior, a true winner doesn’t need to prove himself to no one.
Well done Martin, you have all my respect.
This is just a sad story. But its a good thing that Martin Ford thinks of his family first as well as his opponents mental health. What a champ
Very outstanding thinking ..and speech.. how come a person consistently so calm and judgemental..hats off..
Respect brother! I am glad you showed to kids whos watching that everything isnt about money, especialy in todays sick world ! Big respect
the photoshopped hulk is a fraud and I'm glad he was exposed. if his physique really was as impressive as his photoshopped pictures why wouldn't he be flaunting that instead of always covering up and wearing clothes 4 sizes too big lol
I'm completely impressed by Martyns thoughtful composure towards the whole ordeal and the level of respect he has for other people's well being even if that person is a potential opponent in a fight!! Despite his imposing look he's got real morals and beliefs he holds himself to even if it means losing a big payday! A true first class gentlemen and a great display of what it really means to be a man! Well done sir!!
Huge respect for this Man!
It's amazing how the tattoos disappear when this man speaks.
Completely disappears. And he’s probably an amazing dad.
Respect for Martyn Ford, I never watched an interview with him before but he seems like a real level headed guy, I would watch that Netflix documentary in a heartbeat 🤘
what an honest man, 110% correct.
Fair play to Martyn Ford - I just read he might be Thors next fight so I looked him up and found the face off videos with the hulk and then this video. That was not going to be a fair fight!
Massive respect for that reasoning. Good man.
I feel very sorry for UH now knowing this.
It's awsome how Martyn has this wisdom, and restraint...your a real one.
Hats off to you big man, massive respect.
Not a giant . Maybe fairly big for his height that's it . I'll give him that
6’8”… 330 lbs… that’s a giant in my room.
@@ianlassitter2397 he's not 330 though. And his biggest stats were supposedly 310 when recorded, which a decent amount of that is bone & frame generally . Which I Don't think he's even that anymore he has lost some considerable muscle mass . Like I said he's fairly big for his height but if he was 5'11 or 5 foot at that weight he'd be much bigger. Big at that height muscle wise would be pushing 400. Taller they are easier to take off balance as well though
I’d love to see Martyn train him to become a monster, not a fighter but someone who was hyped but trains to be a better man. Exercise is an effective method to boost confidence, just imagine the Iranian Hulk training with Martyn. He would be everything he was hyped in being, but more importantly he would better mentally.
This is what I want to see.
For such a scary exterior what a seriously mint dude martyn ford is.
Massive massive respect after this
A really stand-up way to handle the situation. Respect.
Idk how I got in this RUclips rabbit hole and I Really don’t know this guy but he is a 100% gentleman much respect to him for what he did. Never judge a book by its cover.