UFC"Mama B"Shauna Bannon Record: 7-3-0
StrawweightRecord7-3-0
Age32
DivisionStrawweight · #55
Combat Edge Elo1566
Last fightMay 16 2026
Shauna Bannon has a 7-3-0 professional record and is 32 years old in the Strawweight division, representing Holohan Martial Arts. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Shauna Bannon bio
Personal background
Shauna Bannon is an Irish strawweight competing in the UFC's 115-pound division with a 7–3 record. Nicknamed "Mama B," she was born on October 23, 1993, in Dublin, Ireland, and came to mixed martial arts after a decorated stand-up career. She began training as a child under her father at a Dublin-area martial arts club and went on to win major kickboxing honors for Ireland, also competing in taekwondo and earning credentials in jiu-jitsu before committing fully to MMA. Her debut was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and by her pregnancy — the inspiration behind the "Mama B" nickname and her son Jacey — before she turned professional in 2022. Standing 5'5" and training out of Holohan Martial Arts in Dublin, Bannon built her game on a polished, kickboxing-bred striking arsenal.
Path to the UFC
Bannon turned professional in 2022 and made an immediate impression, opening with TKO finishes of Kerry Isom and unbeaten Chi Attoh on the Cage Legacy circuit. She quickly stepped up to Invicta FC, where she decisioned Nadia Vera before returning to Cage Legacy to beat Isom again. Her signing-worthy moment came in March 2023, when she out-pointed the seasoned Minna Grusander (6–4) over three rounds at Invicta FC 52 to run her record to a perfect 5–0 and earn a UFC contract as one of Ireland's brightest prospects.
UFC career
Bannon's Octagon run has been a test of resilience. She debuted in July 2023 and dropped a unanimous decision to Bruna Brasil, her first professional loss. She bounced back in July 2024 at UFC 304, edging Alice Ardelean by split decision in a gritty, close contest. Her finest night came in March 2025, when she submitted Puja Tomar (9–4) with a second-round armbar — a performance that showcased a developing ground game and earned widespread praise. The momentum stalled in September 2025, when Sam Hughes (10–6) submitted her by second-round rear-naked choke, and again in May 2026, when Nicolle Caliari (8–4) caught her in a third-round arm-triangle choke.
Fighting style
Bannon is a striker first, a product of her extensive kickboxing and taekwondo background, with a 43% finish rate built mostly on her early-career stoppages. Four of her seven wins have come by decision, two by TKO and one by submission, reflecting a fighter who is comfortable controlling distance and out-working opponents on the feet. The armbar finish of Tomar showed that her grappling is improving, but her three professional losses — two by submission — point to her clearest area of vulnerability: defending top-tier grapplers and surviving on the mat against the UFC's deeper strawweight pool. Her striking remains her calling card, and when she keeps fights standing she is a difficult, technically sound out.
Career highlights
- Submission of Puja Tomar — finished Puja Tomar with a second-round armbar in March 2025, her standout UFC performance.
- Undefeated UFC signing — ran her record to 5–0 with a 2023 decision over veteran Minna Grusander at Invicta FC to earn her UFC deal.
- Irish striking prospect — a decorated kickboxer for Ireland out of Holohan Martial Arts who carries that stand-up pedigree into the Octagon.
Career snapshot
Shauna Bannon career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1566Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1808
Women's Strawweight#55of 65 active
Peak1628
Last move-31
Opponent quality1531avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1628 Elo after defeating Puja Tomar (2025-03-22)
Similar Elo in Women's Strawweight
Shauna Bannon quick answers
What is Shauna Bannon's record?
Shauna Bannon's professional MMA record is 7-3-0.
How old is Shauna Bannon?
Shauna Bannon is 32 years old.
What weight class is Shauna Bannon?
Shauna Bannon fights at Strawweight in UFC.
How tall is Shauna Bannon?
Shauna Bannon is 5'5" tall with a 65" reach.
How much does Shauna Bannon weigh?
Shauna Bannon competes at Strawweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 115 lbs.
What is Shauna Bannon's Combat Edge Elo?
Shauna Bannon's Combat Edge Elo is 1566, with a peak Elo of 1628.
How strong is Shauna Bannon's recent opposition?
Shauna Bannon's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1531 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Shauna Bannon's last fight?
Shauna Bannon's latest tracked pro fight was against Nicolle Caliari at UFC Fight Night on May 16 2026.
What is Shauna Bannon's recent form?
Shauna Bannon's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Shauna Bannon usually win?
Shauna Bannon's 7 recorded wins include 2 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 43% ending before the final bell.
2Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Shauna Bannon stats
Record : 7 / 3 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.32Fighter3.72Division average
Significant striking accuracy
43%Fighter45%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.75Fighter4.24Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
46%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0Fighter1.24Division average
Takedown accuracy
0%Fighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
40%Fighter55%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.66Fighter0.39Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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