Shanna Young • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(11/5/22) Young lost a three round unanimous decision to Miranda Maverick
• UFC on ESPN(4/30/22) Young stopped Gina Mazany via strikes at 3:11 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(10/2/21) Young was stopped by Stephanie Egger via strikes at 2:22 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(2/15/20) Young lost a three round unanimous decision to Macy Chiasson
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 3
• Episode eight(8/13/19) Young was submitted by Sarah Alpar via rear naked choke at 2:55 of the second round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2015

Three wins by KO, two by submission (RNC, mounted triangle)

One first round finish

Went 1-1 in Invicta’s Phoenix series on 9/6/19

Has won five of her last ten

Won five round decision over Invicta FC star Pam Sorenson in 2016

My training partners at my first gym used to call me a “beast” and “animal” and then one day one of the guys started calling me a Shanimal

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: BJJ blue belt, karate black belt, King of the Cage bantamweight champDo you have any heroes?My family, my teammates and coaches - all the people who have been a part of my journey and assisted me in any way

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: The culmination of a lifetime of goals…Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?Yes, I went to King College and wrestled on their first ever all-women’s wrestling team. Later when I found an MMA gym, I transferred to East Tennessee State University and graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in exercise science

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I have always held jobs to supplement my training. I worked nights as a CNA for several years, then after I graduated from college I held a few jobs as a tech in physical therapy clinics and as a personal trainer. I even had a brief spell in construction

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: TriangleFavorite striking technique:All of them