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Fighting Irish: Shauna’s Ready to Kick Up a Storm in UFC Clash

MMA sensation, Shauna Bannon, is gearing up for her next UFC fight with a mix of confidence and determination.


Fresh off a win last summer, she’s ready to showcase her true potential after overcoming a tough debut loss and a lengthy recovery from knee surgery.


With a solid camp behind her and no injuries, Shauna tells our reporter David Seagrave that she's ready to deliver a knockout performance against Puja Tomer in London on Saturday night.

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