Sani Brännfors is set to face Shanna Young in the UFC at the Ice Cage 7 event, which will take place in May at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland. Brännfors has been training intensively for the match at Georges St. Pierre's gym in Montreal, aiming to improve upon his previous performance. He expressed his dissatisfaction with his last match, feeling he didn’t showcase his best skills before the audience at Metro Arena.

Brännfors has been following a rigorous training regimen, implementing new strategies and techniques with the help of connections made through Teemu Packalen. He and his coach are focusing on developing a well-rounded fight style that will not only benefit him in this upcoming match but also in his future career. Young, who is 35 years old, has fought four times in the UFC but has only won once. This will add a competitive edge to the match, as both fighters are eager to prove themselves.

Brännfors is optimistic about the fight, promising an exciting showdown at Nokia Arena. He emphasized that this match represents a significant step up from his previous bout and aims to deliver a strong performance that will engage the audience. The anticipation for the fight is building, and both athletes are preparing to bring their best to the octagon, making it a noteworthy event in the Finnish MMA scene.