UFC analyst and commentator Laura Sanko has just received praise from one of the most influential personalities in the industry. UFC fighter Conor McGregor has taken to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account to shower praise on Sanko and the UFC crew.
Sanko created history by making her debut in commentary at a pay-per-view UFC event. UFC commentary veteran Joe Rogan is not present today at UFC 293 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Sanko opened up about being a part of the commentary team alongside Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier on X.
I’m honored to join the commentary team for UFC 293 alongside @Jon_Anik and @dc_mma. Dream come true. Before I was an mma analyst or competitor, I was a fan just like most of you reading this. Almost 20 years later, I’m here and excited to be a small part of connecting our…
— Laura Sanko (@laura_sanko) September 5, 2023
A few days ago, she wrote, “I’m honored to join the commentary team for UFC 293 alongside @Jon_Anik and @dc_mma. Dream come true. Before I was an mma analyst or competitor, I was a fan just like most of you reading this. Almost 20 years later, I’m here and excited to be a small part of connecting our incredible fanbase to the fighting art of these amazing athletes. See you in Sydney!”
Sanko is incredible! “Spins the chin but nothin’ doin’” Love it. Incredibly refreshing addition! Hats off to the whole @ufc crew! Stellar this evening is! Bravo! Only getting better! What a machine!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 10, 2023
Today, she is doing a fantastic job commentating at the event. Her work has been appreciated by ‘The Notorious One’ among many other fans. McGregor wrote on X, “Sanko is incredible! “Spins the chin but nothin’ doin’” Love it. Incredibly refreshing addition! Hats off to the whole @ufc crew! Stellar this evening is! Bravo! Only getting better! What a machine!”
Sanko’s rise has been phenomenal. She has been a part of the industry for many years and she has made her way into the hearts of UFC fans. They support Sanko in all her achievements.
UFC fans hail Laura Sanko for a “sensational job” in PPV commentary debut
In the Zuffa era (starting in 2001) of the company, Sanko became the first female to do commentary during a PPV. Before Sanko, Kathy Long was part of the team at UFC 1 in 1993. Reports suggest that five years ago, Sanko communicated her interest to Dana White about becoming a color commentator in UFC. And, now, 30 years after Long, Sanko, a female, joins the commentary team at the PPV,
This should have created immense pressure for Sanko. Any mistakes could lead to the detriment of her own self along with many more aspiring women. However, Sanko has been spot-on till now as fans love her. One fan wrote, “Thus far, Laura Sanko is doing a sensational job in her pay-per-view commentary debut.”
Thus far, Laura Sanko is doing a sensational job in her pay-per-view commentary debut.
— Luke Thomas🏋️♀️ (@lthomasnews) September 10, 2023
Shoutout to @laura_sanko for killing it on the call tonight!! Told y’all she was good. #ufc293
— TheMmaUpside (@TheMmaUpside) September 10, 2023
I wouldn’t mind Laura Sanko on every card Joe Rogan isn’t involved in
— The Octagon Obsessed (@octagonobsessed) September 10, 2023
Sanko has now been an MMA fighter, analyst, and UFC PPV commentator. What are your thoughts on Sanko’s rise and her work as a commentator during UFC 293?
