Meet glamorous ex-MMA fighter Laura Sanko who is about to make history in the UFC
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Meet the glamorous former professional MMA fighter who is about to make UFC history by winning a job that has been completely male-dominated.
- Laura Sanko to Debut as UFC Color Commentator
- Sanko will be the first woman in the role in 30 years
- Sanko debuted as a professional MMA fighter in 2013
UFC broadcaster Laura Sanko will make history next week on Fight Night 281 by becoming the first color commentator to call an official event in the organization’s modern era.
The 40-year-old former professional MMA fighter has been a part of UFC broadcasts since 2016, working as a backstage reporter and working with the commentary team on Dana White’s Contender series.
Laura Sanko (pictured) will make history next week at Fight Night 281 by becoming the first color commentator to call an official event in the modern era of the UFC.
The 40-year-old former professional MMA fighter has been a part of UFC broadcasts since 2016, working as a backstage reporter and working with the commentary team on Dana White’s Contender series.
“Taking the next step to join the UFC commentary team has been my goal since I began my broadcast career,” Sanko said in a press release.
‘It is an honor to walk in the footsteps of Kathy Long 30 years after her appearance in UFC 1. I consider it a true privilege to be part of the team that is a voice for our incredible fans, communicating the fighting art of each man. and woman entering the UFC octagon.’
Sanko debuted as a professional wrestler in 2013 at Invicta FC 4 against Cassie Rob and won via second-round submission.
He stopped fighting soon after for family reasons, before later returning to the scene to interview the fighters.
Sanko (pictured with Dan Hellie and Michael Bisping) has long hoped to join the broadcast team next to the Octagon, and UFC boss Dana White is excited for him to make his debut.
Sanko has long expected to join the broadcast team next to the Octagon, and UFC boss Dana White is excited for him to make his Las Vegas debut.
“I can’t think of anyone better to be the first female commentator of color for the modern era of the UFC than Laura,” White said. “She has worked incredibly hard to prove herself to this position and I couldn’t be more proud to have her leading the action.”
In 2022, Sanko lashed out at critics who claimed that he only got his job because of his looks.
“There’s a whole contingent of people who think I got this job in a disgusting, outrageous way,” Sanko said on Blockasset’s BLOCK party podcast.
In 2022, Sanko (pictured with UFC boss Dana White) lashed out at critics who claimed he only got his job because of his looks.
I can assure you that this was not how it happened.
“But it helps that the people who sit next to me — the Anthony Smiths of the world, the Rashad Evans of the world, the Michael Bispings, the Paul Felders, the Daniel Cormiers — I think people can feel they have a certain amount of respect. by me and therefore the fans should too.
“I really owe a lot to my male coworkers who are making me a seat at the table.”