Shanna Marie Leonard Young[1] (born February 20, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division. She has previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Professional Fighters League (PFL).
| Shanna Young | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shanna Marie Leonard Young[1] February 20, 1991 Salem, Virginia, United States |
| Other names | The Shanimal |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight Flyweight |
| Reach | 65.0 in (165 cm)[2] |
| Team | Tuco O Tapa (formerly)[3] Knoxville Martial Arts Academy (2014–2022)[4] Syndicate MMA (2022–present)[5] |
| Rank | Black belt in karate[6] Blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[6] |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editYoung, following her younger brother, started Shotokan karate at the age of eight and after a few years switched to competitive karate in which she competed until high school.[7] She started wrestling while attending Franklin County High School and after faring well solely against boys she took a wrestling scholarship at King University where she was an All-American in 2010.[8][9] She later transferred to East Tennessee State University from where she graduated with bachelor's degree in exercise science.[10][6]
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career and Invicta FC
editAfter three relatively comfortable victories, Young took a hard-fought split decision over Pam Sorenson. After her win over Pam, she received news that she'd suffered a torn labrum in her hip. After recovering from that injury, she tore the same labrum again. She was out for two years due to these injuries before returning to fight for Invicta FC.
Young was supposed to face Raquel Pa'aluhi in her Invicta FC debut, but Raquel pulled out and was replaced by Lisa Verzosa on September 1, 2018, at Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin.[11] She lost the fight via a split decision.[12]
After losing this fight, she fought twice for Valor Fighting Challenge, winning both fights via stoppage before being invited on Dana White's Contender Series to face Sarah Alpar on August 13, 2019. She lost the fight via 2nd round submission.[13]
Afterwards, she returned to Invicta and fought Maiju Suotama on November 1, 2019, at Invicta FC 38: Murata vs. Ducote. She won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]
After Mariya Agapova was forced to pull out of her fight against Daiana Torquato on February 7, 2020, at Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II, Shanna Young replaced Mariya but she was not medically cleared after she fell ill the week of weigh ins.[15]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editYoung made her UFC debut as a replacement for Nicco Montaño against Macy Chiasson on February 15, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 167.[16] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[17]
Young faced Stephanie Egger on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker.[18] She lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[19]
Young faced Gina Mazany on April 30, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 35.[20] She won the fight via TKO in the second round.[21]
Young was scheduled to face Miranda Maverick on August 20, 2022, at UFC 278.[22] However, the bout was cancelled due to Young was hospitalised due to weight cutting issues.[23] The pair was rescheduled at UFC Fight Night 214.[24] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[25]
On November 16, 2022, it was announced that Young was no longer on the UFC roster.[26]
PFL
editYoung faced Sandra Lavado on February 24, 2024, at PFL Challenger Series 13, winning the bout via unanimous decision.[27]
Young faced Kana Watanabe at PFL 1 on April 4, 2024 and lost the bout by unanimous decision.[28][29] Young missed weight, so she was fined a percentage of her purse and given a point deduction in the standings.[30]
Young faced Ilara Joanne at PFL 4 on June 13, 2024. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[31]
Personal life
editYoung has two sons, Chase (born 2010) and Ray (born 2020).[5]
Championships and accomplishments
editMixed martial arts
edit- King of the Cage
- Women's Bantamweight Championship (one time; former)[10]
- One successful title defense
- Women's Bantamweight Championship (one time; former)[10]
- Invicta Fighting Championships
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Lisa Verzosa[10]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 15 matches | 8 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 9–7 | Ilara Joanne | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 4 (2024) | June 13, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 9–6 | Kana Watanabe | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 1 (2024) | April 4, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | Catchweight (128.6 lb) bout; Young missed weight. |
| Win | 9–5 | Sandra Lavado | Decision (unanimous) | PFL Challenger Series 13 | February 24, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | Catchweight (127.6 lb) bout; Lavado missed weight. |
| Loss | 8–5 | Miranda Maverick | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos | November 5, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–4 | Gina Mazany | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera | April 30, 2022 | 2 | 3:11 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Flyweight. |
| Loss | 7–4 | Stephanie Egger | TKO (elbow) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker | October 2, 2021 | 2 | 2:22 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 7–3 | Macy Chiasson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 | February 15, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 7–2 | Maiju Suotama | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 38: Murata vs. Ducote | November 1, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Sarah Alpar | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 24 | August 13, 2019 | 2 | 2:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
| Win | 6–1 | Anastasia Bruce | Submission (mounted triangle choke) | Valor Fighting Challenge 56 | March 1, 2019 | 1 | 2:35 | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 5–1 | Jessica Borga | Submission (punches) | Valor Fighting Challenge 54 | January 19, 2019 | 3 | 3:24 | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Lisa Verzosa | Decision (split) | Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin | September 1, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 4–0 | Pam Sorenson | Decision (split) | KOTC: Generation X | April 8, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Carlton, Minnesota, United States | Defended the KOTC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–0 | Christina Jobe | TKO (retirement) | KOTC: Bear Brawl | November 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Carlton, Minnesota, United States | Won the vacant KOTC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–0 | Moriel Charneski | Decision (majority) | KOTC: Attack Mode | July 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Katelyn Dykas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Valor Fights 22 | April 11, 2015 | 3 | 1:53 | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States | Catchweight (128 lb) bout. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Mixed martial arts show results Date: April 30, 2022
- ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^ Xseriesmma (July 18, 2012). 3FC BOILING POINT, MELISSA BLYTH VS SHANNA YOUNG – via YouTube.
- ^ "Invicta FC Studio Day: Shanna Young Tells Us About 'The Shannimal'" (Podcast). August 31, 2018.
- ^ a b Shanna Young shifted from 'nerves and dread' to secure first win | UFC on ESPN 35. MMAjunkie.com. May 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Shanna Young | UFC". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ Budo Brothers (June 9, 2022). Shanna Young Interview [Budo Brothers Podcast] – via YouTube.
- ^ Robert Anderson (April 1, 2009). "High school sports notebook: Area athlete to pioneer women's wrestling team". The Roanoke Times.
- ^ "One on one with Shanna Young". Sherdog. March 4, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Invicta FC 31's Shanna Young says she's a 'completely different fighter' after hip surgery layof". bloodyelbow.com. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ^ "Lisa Spangler steps in for Raquel Pa'aluhi at Invicta FC 31, Miranda Maverick vs. Victoria Leonardo added". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ^ "Invicta FC 31 results: Champ Virna Jandiroba taps Janaisa Morandin". MMA Junkie. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2019-08-13). "Dana White's Contender Series results: Four receive contracts on night of third-round stoppages". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2019-08-13). "Invicta FC 38 Results: Murata vs. Ducote". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^ staff (2019-08-13). "Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II Weigh-In Results — Champ Misses Weight". cagesidepress. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^ Staff (2020-02-11). "Injury forces Nicco Montano out of UFC Rio Rancho; Macy Chiasson to fight Shanna Young". mmajunkie. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- ^ Shillan, Keith (2020-02-15). "UFC Rio Rancho Results: Macy Chiasson Dominates Shanna Young". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (2021-09-18). "Shanna Young vs. Stephanie Egger toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 2 oktober". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2022-06-01.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2021-10-02). "UFC Vegas 38 Results: Stephanie Egger Stops Shanna Young". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- ^ "UFC books Gina Mazany vs. Shanna Young for April 30 event". MMA Junkie. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ^ Behunin, Alex (2022-04-30). "UFC Vegas 53: Shanna Young Picks Up First UFC Win By Stopping Gina Mazany". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ "Miranda Maverick vs. Shanna Young booked for UFC 278 in Salt Lake City". MMA Junkie. 2022-06-30. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ Martin, Damon (2022-08-19). "Miranda Maverick vs. Shanna Young scrapped from UFC 278". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Gonzalez, Gabriel (2022-08-24). "UFC: Maverick vs Young Rebooked for November 5, Miranda Maverick Signs New Contract". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ Jamie Theodosi (2022-11-05). "UFC Vegas 64: Miranda Maverick Dominates Shanna Young". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ Kettle, Harry (2022-11-16). "UFC parts ways with two more fighters | BJPenn.com". | BJPenn.com. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ "2023 PFL Challenger Series 5 results: Desiree Yanez earns PFL contract with unanimous decision win". MMA Junkie. 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ^ Staff (2024-04-04). "2024 PFL 1: Delija vs. Moldavsky Full Results". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "2024 PFL 1 Regular Season Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "PFL 1 Weigh-in Results: Ante Delija, Valentin Moldavsky Official for Main Event". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "Ilara Joanne lands at will, taking unanimous decision win in spite of missing playoffs". pflmma.com. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ "Shanna Young". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.