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Hijabi Powehouse Punch Machine Viral Star Revealed: Elma Hajrovic

Hijabi Powehouse Punch Machine Viral Star Revealed: Elma HajrovicMillions of people across the globe have enjoyed the viral clip of Elma Hajrovic slamming a punch machine with…

Hijabi Powehouse Punch Machine Viral Star Revealed: Elma Hajrovic

Millions of people across the globe have enjoyed the viral clip of Elma Hajrovic slamming a punch machine with a thunderous shot while wearing a hijab. But few knew her name or her story. Let’s break down who is the hijabi viral star Elma Hajrovic.

Hijab Punch Machine

Elma Hajrovic is a decorated fighter who has taken the internet by storm with a viral video showcasing her astonishing punching power. Dressed in an abaya, Hajrovic displayed her striking power on a punching machine, setting a record-breaking high score that left onlookers stunned.

The video shared widely on platforms like Facebook, has garnered over 13 million views and tens of thousands of reactions. Social media users marveled at her technique, with comments ranging from humor—”I bet the machine shed a tear after this”—to admiration, with one user calling her a “superwoman.”

Elma Hajrovic

Hajrovic’s viral fame is backed by a stellar career in combat sports. She is a world karate champion, having won the title in 2016, and a national boxing and kickboxing champion in 2022. In 2024, she added another accolade to her name with a bronze medal at the European Boxing Championships.

With over 278,000 followers on Instagram, Hajrovic uses her platform to inspire fans worldwide. Her posts often highlight her rigorous training regimen, competition updates, and moments of triumph.

Elma Hajrovic

Chaos at RIZIN 49: Fighter Punches Referee in Melee Loss to Smaller Fighter

Chaos at RIZIN 49: Sina Karimian Punches Referee in Loss to Rukiya AnpoRIZIN 49 delivered an interesting spectacle on New Year’s Eve, but not for the reasons fans anticipated. In a…

Chaos at RIZIN 49: Sina Karimian Punches Referee in Loss to Rukiya Anpo

RIZIN 49 delivered an interesting spectacle on New Year’s Eve, but not for the reasons fans anticipated. In a boxing match between champion kickboxer Sina Karimian and rising star Rukiya Anpo, chaos erupted in the sixth round when Karimian punched the referee multiple times during the fight.

RIZIN 49

Sina Karimian is well known for his controversial in-ring behavior and struggled to impose his size advantage against the technically superior Anpo. 16 kg advantage did not help him with the fight at RIZIN 49.

Frustrations boiled over as Karimian threw illegal spinning back fists, prompting a stern warning from the referee. The situation escalated when both fighters inadvertently struck the official, but Karimian landed a direct punch to the referee’s face, sending the match into disarray.

Sina Karimian Loses After Cheating

The altercation required security to intervene before the bout resumed. Despite the disruption, Rukiya Anpo maintained his composure and dominated the remainder of the fight. Judges unanimously scored the match 60-54 in favor of Anpo.

After the fight at RIZIN 49, Anpo declared:

“The winner of today’s match is the referee.”

Former kickboxing champion Sina Karimian has had a long history of dirty tactics and this is not the first time he has struck the referee in a fight. In his bout against Claudio Istrate, he kicked his opponent in the crotch, punched him in the back of the year, struck after the bell, and punched the referee. He lost this match as well.

Karimian faces renewed criticism for his unsportsmanlike conduct, raising questions about his future in professional competition.

Darren Till Gets New Opponent For Misfits Boxing Debut After Tommy Fury’s Withdrawal

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till will still be making his combat sports return next month. Since departing mixed martial arts’ leading promotion following a defeat to then-future middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis, which left him 1-5 across six fights since a main event win over Stephen Thompson, “The Gorilla” hasn’t been too active […]

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till will still be making his combat sports return next month.

Since departing mixed martial arts’ leading promotion following a defeat to then-future middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis, which left him 1-5 across six fights since a main event win over Stephen Thompson, “The Gorilla” hasn’t been too active outside the cage.

His return came this past July in Dubai, where he faced Mohammad Mutie in an exhibition boxing match. The bout ended controversially after some rabbit punches to the back of Mutie’s head saw him choose not to continue, sparking a brawl with the Liverpudlian.

Months later, it was announced that Till would be kicking off his 2025 in a more high-profile spot, headlining the Misfits Boxing event on Jan. 18 against Tommy Fury. But “TNT,” who has already boxed both Jake Paul and KSI, withdrew recently due to fears of Till engaging in MMA tactics — a threat the former UFC star made at the press conference.

While that left Till’s status on the card uncertain, a replacement opponent has been confirmed. The promotion announced Sunday that ex-Bellator fighter and Misfits veteran Anthony Taylor will step in to face “The Gorilla” at Manchester’s Co-op Live.

The main event will be contested at heavyweight for a maximum of eight rounds.

Though Taylor has risen to prominence as part of the influencer boxing game, his combat sports tenure started out with 11 professional outings as a mixed martial artist.

With that in mind, perhaps he’ll be better suited to any “MMA tactics” Till will bring to the ring than Fury.

Conor McGregor Reacts To Reports Of $250M Bout With Logan Paul At Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium

Conor McGregor’s claims of boxing Logan Paul in India appear to be more than a fleeting notion. Earlier this month, “The Notorious” sent the combat sports world into a frenzy by asserting that he’s actively working toward an exhibition boxing match with Paul. McGregor boldly declared he is “in preliminary agreements” with the Indian billionaire […]

Conor McGregor’s claims of boxing Logan Paul in India appear to be more than a fleeting notion.

Earlier this month, “The Notorious” sent the combat sports world into a frenzy by asserting that he’s actively working toward an exhibition boxing match with Paul. McGregor boldly declared he is “in preliminary agreements” with the Indian billionaire Ambani family, who are eager to back the potential blockbuster event financially.

Additionally, he hinted that this showdown could take place before his highly anticipated UFC return in 2025.

What initially seemed like little more than a speculative social media stunt from the former two-division UFC champion, McGregor vs. Paul gained newfound credibility after veteran MMA reporter Ariel Helwani confirmed that both camps were indeed in talks about the fight. Now, an increasing number of signs point to the possibility that the Irishman may be serious about making it happen.

A recent report by Emmett Glenn of Fightbook MMA revealed that the matchup is reportedly set to take place at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium as part of “Visit India” tourism initiative, with both boxers expected to earn a whopping $250 million each. What makes this even more intriguing is McGregor’s near-confirmation on X, where he responded to Glenn’s report with a telling pair of emojis.

Moreover, the MMA superstar retweeted a post from his outlet, The Mac Life, reporting the aforementioned update.

As of now, Paul has remained silent about the proposed fight. In addition, it was revealed last week that neither the UFC nor WWE, the organizations McGregor and Paul are each signed to, have been approached about the bout. However, with both promotions now under the TKO Group umbrella, organizing this potential showdown could be seamless.

“The Notorious,” who hasn’t fought in over three years since suffering a leg break in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021, was previously involved in a high-profile crossover boxing match against former multi-division champion Floyd Mayweather in August 2017. Despite his valiant efforts, McGregor ultimately succumbed to a TKO defeat in the 10th round.

‘Didn’t He Rob Ngannou In Saudi?’ – Fans React After Footage Emerges Of Tyson Fury Blaming Location For Oleksandr Usyk Loss

Tyson Fury seems to be having a hard time coming to terms with being outclassed by Oleksandr Usyk in both of their meetings. “The Gypsy King” challenged Usyk for his WBC, WBO, and WBA heavyweight titles in their rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this past Saturday. However, despite his best efforts, […]

Tyson Fury seems to be having a hard time coming to terms with being outclassed by Oleksandr Usyk in both of their meetings.

“The Gypsy King” challenged Usyk for his WBC, WBO, and WBA heavyweight titles in their rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this past Saturday. However, despite his best efforts, Fury fell short in his attempt to avenge his previous defeat to the undefeated Ukrainian.

Although Fury had moments of success, he ultimately suffered a unanimous decision loss as “The Cat” showcased his exceptional footwork and perfectly timed punches, keeping the Englishman at a distance throughout most of the fight. Usyk’s dominance earned him a 116-112 score from all three judges.

Fury wasted no time leaving the ring after his defeat, bypassing a post-fight interview. And during the post-event press conference, he adamantly stated that he believed he had won the fight convincingly, insisting that the judges had erred in giving the victory to Usyk.

With “The Gypsy King” now facing back-to-back losses — the only two setbacks of his professional career — to Usyk within just seven months, he is claiming that the venue itself may have played a role in his setbacks.

A video capturing Fury returning backstage, visibly agitated after his defeat, has surfaced on social media. In the footage, the former WBC heavyweight champion is heard asserting that many believed he was narrowly outpacing “The Cat.” Fury goes on to suggest that the location itself may have had something to do with the outcome of the fight.

“[Got] robbed there, f**k ’em,” Fury said. “I swear to God I thought I won it by at least three rounds. I bossed the fight on the front foot all night and had that work put on him… I’ll tell you what it is, you’re not getting nothing in these countries.”

The combat sports world has responded with a variety of reactions to Fury’s insinuation that the fight taking place in Saudi Arabia played a role in his losses.

Numerous observers have implied that the 36-year-old Brit is exhibiting a sense of resentment, struggling to reconcile with the reality of his defeat in both bouts.

Fury suffered the first loss of his illustrious career when he faced Usyk in their initial showdown this past May. After a hard-fought battle, “The Cat” emerged victorious via split decision.

This triumph solidified Usyk’s legacy as the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era, a distinction not seen since Lennox Lewis achieved the feat in 1999.

Tyson Fury: I’ll Believe I Beat Oleksandr Usyk ‘Until The Day I Die’

Former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury doesn’t look set to change stance on the result of his rematch against unified titleholder Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday. Fury was back in Saudi Arabia this week in pursuit of redemption against Usyk, who narrowly got the better of him in their blockbuster first clash this past May. On […]

Former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury doesn’t look set to change stance on the result of his rematch against unified titleholder Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.

Fury was back in Saudi Arabia this week in pursuit of redemption against Usyk, who narrowly got the better of him in their blockbuster first clash this past May.

On that occasion, “The Gypsy King” was frustrated to fall on the wrong side of a split decision verdict that saw “The Cat” crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champ sine Lennox Lewis was stripped of that status in 2000.

And despite all three scorecards going the way of the Ukrainian second time around — and in a much more convincing fashion — the Brit is once again calling robbery.

During his post-fight press conference after another 12 rounds in the ring with Usyk, Fury questioned the trio of 116-112 scorecards and stated that he believed his hand should have been raised.

“I was quite confident,” Fury said. “I thought I won that fight again. I think I’ve got ‘Larry Holmes’d’ here. I thought I’ve won both fights, but then again I’ve gone home with two losses on my record now, so there’s not much I can do about it. I can just fight my heart out and do the best I can.

“But again, I’ll always believe until the day I die I’ve won that fight,” Fury added.

It remains to be seen what will come next for “The Gypsy King,” who entered the year undefeated in professional boxing and will leave it on a two-fight skid.

While some pundits and former fighters have already backed the idea of retirement for Fury following an illustrious career, plenty were quick to pitch a long-awaited UK showdown with Anthony Joshua, who is also coming off a difficult setback.