Shanna Marie Leonard Young was born on February 20,1991 and is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division.
19 Facts About Shanna Young
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Shanna Young has previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Professional Fighters League.
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Shanna Young 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.
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Shanna Young later transferred to East Tennessee State University from where she graduated with bachelor's degree in exercise science.
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Shanna Young was out for two years due to these injuries before returning to fight for Invicta FC.
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Shanna 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.
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Shanna Young made her UFC debut as a replacement for Nicco Montano against Macy Chiasson on February 15,2020, at UFC Fight Night 167.
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Shanna Young faced Stephanie Egger on October 2,2021, at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker.
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Shanna Young lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.
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Shanna Young faced Gina Mazany on April 30,2022, at UFC on ESPN 35.
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Shanna Young won the fight via TKO in the second round.
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Shanna Young was scheduled to face Miranda Maverick on August 20,2022, at UFC 278.
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However, the bout was cancelled due to Shanna Young was hospitalised due to weight cutting issues.
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On November 16,2022, it was announced that Shanna Young was no longer on the UFC roster.
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Shanna Young faced Sandra Lavado on February 24,2024, at PFL Challenger Series 13, winning the bout via unanimous decision.
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Shanna Young faced Kana Watanabe at PFL 1 on April 4,2024 and lost the bout by unanimous decision.
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Shanna Young missed weight, so she was fined a percentage of her purse and given a point deduction in the standings.
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Shanna Young faced Ilara Joanne at PFL 4 on June 13,2024.
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Shanna Young made her return to Invicta at Invicta FC 58 against Pamela Boveda on November 6,2024.