‘Come fight me Zios’: This anti-Israel influencer challenged Zionists to fight. He got his wish

Pro-Palestinian influencer Ido Amiaz, who challenged Zionists to fight him in Tel Aviv, was knocked down three times and lost by technical knockout in about 40 seconds to Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky. The fight, which took place on August 18, 2026, ended quickly after Amiaz's challenge on Instagram. Smotritsky said he accepted to teach Amiaz a lesson, though he respected him for showing up.

Pro-Palestinian influencer Ido Amiaz, known as "the Salukie," issued a challenge on Instagram to fight Zionists in Tel Aviv. Ten days later, on August 18, 2026, he faced Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky in a boxing match. Amiaz was knocked down three times, and the referee stopped the fight after about 40 seconds, declaring a technical knockout. Smotritsky said he accepted the challenge to shut Amiaz up and teach him a lesson, adding that Amiaz showing up earned his respect despite disagreeing with his views. Amiaz brought anti-Zionist academic Amir Hetsroni to the fight. Smotritsky later said the fight was easy and he hoped he beat some Zionism into Amiaz.