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WATCH: Anti-Israel MMA fighter gets knocked out after challenging Zionists in Tel Aviv to fight

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Anti-Israel influencer Ido Amiaz was knocked out in a boxing match after challenging Zionists to fight him in Tel Aviv.
  • Amiaz, also known as "the Salukie," was defeated by Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky in under a minute.
  • Smotritsky stated he accepted the fight to "shut him up" and counter Amiaz's alleged lies about Israel.

An Israeli-born anti-Zionist influencer known as "the Salukie" was quickly defeated in a boxing match after issuing a public challenge to fight Zionists in Tel Aviv. Ido Amiaz, who has gained a following through documenting his activism, was knocked down three times and lost by technical knockout approximately 40 seconds into the fight.

come fight me Zios

โ€” Ido AmiazThe anti-Israel influencer's challenge posted on Instagram.

Amiaz's opponent was Israeli mixed martial artist Shimon Smotritsky. Smotritsky accepted the challenge, stating he saw it as an opportunity "to shut him up." He explained that Amiaz had been "spreading lies about Israel, about IDF soldiers, about all the heroes that are protecting us," and that his actions went against Smotritsky's values and the truth.

that's my opportunity to shut him up

โ€” Shimon SmotritskySmotritsky explained his motivation for accepting Amiaz's challenge.

Amiaz had initially posted a video on Instagram inviting people to fight him in Tel Aviv, claiming he received daily threats. He specifically addressed Zionists, saying, "Meet here in Tel Aviv. Iโ€™m waiting. B***h."

This guy is always spreading lies about Israel, about IDF soldiers, about all the heroes that are protecting us. And he's saying things that are against my values, against the truth. So, I knew I needed to make him quiet and teach him a lesson.

โ€” Shimon SmotritskySmotritsky elaborated on why he felt compelled to fight Amiaz.

Smotritsky responded with his own video, questioning if Amiaz would stand by his words or act like a "typical Palestinian troll." Amiaz mocked Smotritsky's accent and complained that he had intended to fight "normal Zios" rather than a professional fighter, though he ultimately kept his word despite anticipating a tough fight.

Meet here in Tel Aviv. Iโ€™m waiting. B***h

โ€” Ido AmiazAmiaz's direct invitation in his challenge video.
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