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).
[8][9] She later transferred to East Tennessee State University from where she graduated with bachelor's degree in exercise science.
[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.
[26] Young 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.
[33] In her next fight, Young would face Katharina Lehner at Invicta FC 60 on February 7, 2025.