25st 'Iranian Hulk will fight Islamic State' alongside his country's army

An Iranian weightlifter will reportedly join Iranian forces fighting Islamic State on the battlefield.

According to The Sun, Sajad Gharibi, has confirmed he will fight against jihadis.

Weighing a remarkable 25 stone, Gharibi has competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting competitions.

He is an avid fan of WWE and regular posts pictures of his favourite fighters on his social media accounts.

The 24-year-old has over 129,000 followers on Instagram.

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