UFC

Shauna “Mama B”Bannon

UFC7-3-0

Division
Women's Strawweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 5"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
65"
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
0
Wins by submission
0
Wins by decision
0

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-07-22 to 2026-05-16

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

  • Nicolle Caliari

    May 16, 2026

    Loss

    Submission · Round 3 · 3:08

  • Sam Hughes

    Sep 6, 2025

    Loss

    Submission · Round 2 · 1:58

  • Puja Tomar

    Mar 22, 2025

    Win

    Submission · Round 2 · 3:22

  • Alice Ardelean

    Jul 27, 2024

    Win

    Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Bruna Brasil

    Jul 22, 2023

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

Shauna Bannon Bio

Shauna Bannon is an Irish mixed martial artist from Dublin who competes in the UFC women’s strawweight division. As of September 15, 2026, the UFC lists her as an active athlete training at Holohan Martial Arts. Born October 23, 1993, Bannon is 5 feet 5 inches tall and is known as “Mama B.” Her UFC debut came on July 22, 2023, in London against Bruna Brasil.

Bannon’s combat-sports background began in her family’s kickboxing gym and includes kickboxing and taekwondo black belts, plus a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt. Before turning professional in MMA in 2022, she earned IMMAF amateur honors that included silver at the 2019 World Championships and gold at the 2021 World Cup in women’s bantamweight. Her UFC highlights include an armbar submission of Puja Tomar in London on March 22, 2025. Bannon’s most recent documented bout was a May 16, 2026 strawweight loss to Nicolle Caliari by third-round arm-triangle submission.

Record
7-3-0
Division
Women's Strawweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 5"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
65"

Shauna Bannon Questions & Answers

Is Shauna Bannon an active UFC fighter?

Yes. As of September 15, 2026, the UFC athlete profile lists Shauna Bannon as active in its women’s strawweight division.

What division does Shauna Bannon fight in?

Shauna Bannon competes at women’s strawweight in the UFC.

When was Shauna Bannon born, and how tall is she?

She was born on October 23, 1993, and is listed at 5 feet 5 inches tall.

Which gym does Shauna Bannon train with?

The UFC lists Bannon as training at Holohan Martial Arts. Reporting on her move into MMA says she began training under former UFC fighter Paddy Holohan in 2018.

When did Shauna Bannon make her UFC debut?

Bannon made her Octagon debut on July 22, 2023, when she faced Bruna Brasil in London.

What amateur titles has Shauna Bannon won?

Her IMMAF résumé includes a 2021 World Cup gold medal at bantamweight, following a silver medal at the 2019 IMMAF World Championships. She also arrived in MMA with a decorated kickboxing background.

What is Shauna Bannon’s fighting style?

Bannon combines a long kickboxing background with developing MMA grappling. The UFC lists kickboxing and taekwondo black belts and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt; her 2025 armbar win over Puja Tomar showed her ability to capitalize from guard.

Did Shauna Bannon attend college or have a job before professional MMA?

Bannon says she studied leisure management and personal training after school, later worked in finance at Deloitte, and turned professional in MMA in 2022.