Know Your Fighter: Jacinta Austin

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_

Know Your Fighter: Amena Hadaya

Full Name:

Amena hadaya

Age:

26

Where were you born:

Australia

Where do you live:

Wollongong

Which gym do you train out of:

Freestyle fighting gym

Who are your coaches:

Joe Lopez

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Purple belt in jujitsu #3 PFP in Aus/NZ #2 Flyweight in Aus/NZ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Soccer and kickboxing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

When I was 16 i started to really commit the sport and when I turned 19 i knew I wanted to fight.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

I love testing my mental toughness and durability and seeing how far I can push myself. Tuesday night wall wrestling is definitely my favourite

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

My toughness and my willingness to push through and my power.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Exciting

What is your favourite sport and why:

Combat sports.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Don’t have one

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Volk for sure

What are your immediate and long term goals:

To make it to the big leagues and be a positive role model for young women. To be the Eternal Flyweight Champion

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

Big shots and blood.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

It’s gunna be a hard war but I’m coming out with a finish and a belt.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Champ camp let’s go

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

IG: amenamariam FB: Amena hadaya

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