Full Name:
Farhood Khalatbar
Age:
29
Where were you born:
Sydney
Where do you live:
Liverpool
Which gym do you train out of:
Australian Top Team
Who are your coaches:
Ashkan Mokhtarian and Suman Mokhtarian
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Black belt in traditional martial arts and blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Martial arts my whole life
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I never took it as a hobby—the day I started, it became my profession.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring. I love outsmarting my teammates and implementing new tools I pick up from watching other fighters.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My fight IQ
How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m a “look-see-do” fighter—adaptive and analytical.
What is your favourite sport and why:
Women’s tennis. I enjoy the intensity and competitive sound of the rallies.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Cristiano Ronaldo
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Paul Gallen
What are your immediate and long term goals:
Dominate my opponent, earn a shot on the Contender Series, and eventually become the UFC’s poster boy for Australia.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Expect nothing less than a show—an intelligent display of skills and finesse.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I don’t know exactly how, but I’m not leaving it to the judges.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I appreciate the support, the hate, and all the fans that watch me. I love it all.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
@hood_att across all platforms
Watch Farhood Khalatbar fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.
