// Roster Index›Women's Flyweight›Dossier · Shanna Young
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
UFC · UNKNOWNWOMEN'S FLYWEIGHT

Shanna
Young

NICKNAME"The Shanimal"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
12-10-0
CURRENT FORM
1L STREAK
CURRENT GYM
Syndicate MMA
NEXT FIGHT
NO BOUT ANNOUNCED
Shanna Young
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! STALE
HEIGHT
5'7"
REACH
5'5"
AGE
35
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Women's Flyweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
22 BOUTS
WIN
12
LOSS
10
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
55%
12/22 bouts
FINISH RATE
50%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1L STREAK · 2-3
LWLWL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: STALE
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 50% of wins are by dec.

KEY STRENGTHS

Banks rounds on the scorecard — pace and positioning over splash damage.

KEY RISKS

Volume strikers have outpointed across full fights — output drops after R2.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▼ BELOW
3.18
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 3.86
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
47%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 44%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
4.88
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 3.77
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
43%
Striking Defense
Reference value 55%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.02
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
0%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 34%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
53%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 54%
// SUB AVG▲ ABOVE
0.60
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.30
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 41 rated fighters on the UFC women's flyweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#40
against the 41 rated on the UFC women's flyweight roster · Elo 1462
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
7th
percentile · average opponent rated 1497 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
17th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.10 per fight)

17 rated fights · opponents rated in 77% of recorded fights · last rated fight APR 11, 2026

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (12)
n = 12
KO/TKO · 4
SUB · 2
DEC · 6
4
KO/TKO
33%
2
SUB
17%
6
DEC
50%
// LOSSES (10)
n = 10
KO/TKO · 1
SUB · 2
DEC · 7
1
KO/TKO
10%
2
SUB
20%
7
DEC
70%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
50% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 4 fights
33%
SUBANY ROUND · 2 fights
17%
DECFULL FIGHT · 6 fights
50%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
22 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
OCT 3, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER48TD DEFENSE29GRAPPLING40CHIN83STRIKING46CARDIO81AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT30STR DEFENSE29RECOVERY78
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Chin. Lowest scored axis: Aggression.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power48
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=12 wins
TD Defense29
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (53%)

Grappling40
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin83
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=22 bouts
Striking46
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio81
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression25
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat30
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.6 per 15 min)

Str Defense29
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (43%)

Recovery78
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=10 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power48 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins12 wins
TD Defense29 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (53%)Not recorded
Grappling40 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin83 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record22 bouts
Striking46 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio81 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression25 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat30 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0.6 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense29 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (43%)Not recorded
Recovery78 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.10 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100APR 2015WAPR 2015WJUL 2015WNOV 2015WAPR 2016LSEP 2018WJAN 2019WMAR 2019LAUG 2019WSEP 2019LSEP 2019WNOV 2019LFEB 2020LOCT 2021WAPR 2022LNOV 2022WFEB 2023LAPR 2024LJUN 2024WNOV 2024LFEB 2025WJUL 2025LAPR 2026// SCORE

  1. Start, APR 2015, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, APR 2015, momentum score 55, SUB R3.
  3. Start, JUL 2015, momentum score 62, DEC R3.
  4. Start, NOV 2015, momentum score 71, KO/TKO R3.
  5. Start, APR 2016, momentum score 78, DEC R5.
  6. Start, SEP 2018, momentum score 71, DEC R3.
  7. Start, JAN 2019, momentum score 80, KO/TKO R3.
  8. Start, MAR 2019, momentum score 90, SUB R1.
  9. Start, AUG 2019, momentum score 83, SUB R2.
  10. Start, SEP 2019, momentum score 90, DEC R1.
  11. Start, SEP 2019, momentum score 83, SUB R1.
  12. Start, NOV 2019, momentum score 90, DEC R3.
  13. Start, FEB 2020, momentum score 83, DEC R3.
  14. Start, OCT 2021, momentum score 76, KO/TKO R2.
  15. Start, APR 2022, momentum score 85, KO/TKO R2.
  16. Start, NOV 2022, momentum score 78, DEC R3.
  17. Start, FEB 2023, momentum score 85, DEC R3.
  18. Start, APR 2024, momentum score 78, DEC R3.
  19. Start, JUN 2024, momentum score 71, DEC R3.
  20. Start, NOV 2024, momentum score 81, KO/TKO R1.
  21. Start, FEB 2025, momentum score 74, DEC R3.
  22. Start, JUL 2025, momentum score 81, DEC R3.
  23. Start, APR 2026, momentum score 74, DEC R3.

Peaked at 90 (W vs Bruce), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 74.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
22/22 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
1
5%
2
9%
2
9%
-
-
5
total
SUB
2
9%
1
5%
1
5%
-
-
4
total
DEC
1
5%
-
11
50%
-
1
5%
13
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 3 of 22 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
59%, fights often go the distance
GYM & TRAINING PARTNERS_

WHERE THE TRAINING HAPPENS

Camp affiliation matters for stylistic predictions. Who you spend 200 rounds a week with shapes how you fight on Saturday.

// CURRENT_GYM_
Syndicate MMA
VIEW FIGHTER DIRECTORY →
// STYLE_INFLUENCE_
BALANCED

Style tags inferred from per-fight rate stats: striking-first, wrestling-heavy, sub grappling, cage defense.

// RESOLVED_TRAINING_PARTNERS

No linked training partners are available for this gym yet.

// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
22 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

L
VS Viviane AraujoApr 11, 2026
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Professional Fighters League - PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Amena HadayaJul 24, 2025
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UAE Warriors 62 - Boynazarov vs. Llontop
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Katharina LehnerFeb 7, 2025
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Invicta FC 60 - Rubin vs. Cantuaria
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Pamela Boveda AguirreNov 6, 2024
KO/TKOR1 · 0:23
Invicta FC 58 - Ducote vs. Ostroverkhova
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Knees to the Body and Punches)
L
VS Ilara JoanneJun 13, 2024
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Kana WatanabeApr 4, 2024
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Sandra LavadoFeb 24, 2023
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 5: Women's Flyweights
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Miranda MaverickNov 5, 2022
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night 214 - Rodriguez vs. Lemos
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Gina MazanyApr 30, 2022
KO/TKOR2 · 3:11
UFC on ESPN 35 - Font vs. Vera
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Stephanie EggerOct 2, 2021
KO/TKOR2 · 2:22
UFC Fight Night 193 - Santos vs. Walker
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Elbow)
L
VS Macy ChiassonFeb 15, 2020
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night 167 - Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Maiju SuotamaNov 1, 2019
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Invicta FC 38 - Murata vs. Ducote
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

Quick answers based on the public fighter profile and fight history shown on this page.

Women's Flyweight. Professional record 12-10. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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