Full Name:
Jacinta Austin
Age:
29
Where were you born:
Sydney Australia
Where do you live:
HORNSBY, nsw
Which gym do you train out of:
Carioti MMA
Who are your coaches:
Alex Carioti
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Ranked Australian/ NZ P4P No.1 Ranked in Germany No.2 P4P Bjj purple belt
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Athletics
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started fighting at 20 years old and wanted to make a career of Professional Muay Thai and K1, during the 2020 lockdowns I started learning grappling and then turned my full attention and ambition towards MMA
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love training jiu jitsu the most as it intrigues me the most and fully captivates my attention everytime I’m on the mats rolling. In camp I love getting into the nitty gritty of cage work, which I feel is the most physically challenging work.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I think my diversity and fight IQ is my greatest strength. I am happy to fight on the feet, against the cage, in a clinch or on the ground.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Aggressive, fast paced, violent
What is your favourite sport and why:
Jiu jitsu because it is extremely thought provoking and Muay Thai because it is extremely damaging
Who is your favourite athlete:
My coach
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Rose namajunas
What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goals are to win the eternal flyweight title and either defend it or also gain the straw weight title, and then move onto the contender series later this year Long term goals is to be fighting in the ufc and developing the youth mma program in my gym
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Violence
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I think the fight will begin somewhat evenly and once I pick my timing and shot selection I will start putting on damage and hopefully a finish in the last three rounds.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
P4P No1 for a reason
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:
Jacinta.austin_
