Laura Sanko possesses in-depth data in regards to the recreation from her combating expertise. Aside from holding a 4-1 beginner report, the Chicago native additionally boasts a victory in her lone pro-MMA combat so far underneath Invicta FC.
Nonetheless, a former UFC champion expressed discontent with Sanko’s commentary on the just lately concluded UFC Kansas Metropolis. Sanko took the commentary desk as the colour commentator for the evening. The fighter criticized her for allegedly misusing a time period within the context of the combat.
Laura Sanko Bought Disparaged for Her Utilization of ‘Stalling’
Laura Sanko entered the UFC in 2016 as a backstage reporter. It didn’t take lengthy for her to realize prominence in the neighborhood. The next 12 months, Sanko was elected for a similar position in Dana White’s Contender Sequence (DWCS).
Her noteworthy work as a backstage reporter quickly led the UFC authorities to advertise her to the position of official analyst and first commentator for DWCS.
The mix of Sanko’s experience within the sport and her fluency on the mic had the UFC head honcho, Dana White, promote her to the position of a shade commentator in 2023. She debuted as a UFC shade commentator on Feb. 4, 2023, at UFC Vegas 68.
Sanko has taken to the commentary desk a number of occasions since then, with negligible criticism. Nonetheless, the previous UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling wasn’t too happy along with her selection of phrases at UFC Kansas Metropolis.
In an X replace, ‘Funk Grasp’ expressed his annoyance at Sanko for utilizing the phrase “stalling” to explain taking the combat to the bottom to be secure from strikes. Sterling posted the replace throughout the primary card encounter between Giga Chikadze and David Onama, the place the latter resorted to this strategy a number of occasions.
The tweet learn, “Not liking Sanko’s use of the phrase ‘stalling’ tonight. What are these guys presupposed to do when in a foul place?? Make it worse?? The man in dominant place must advance until it’s a 50-50 scenario.”
Not liking Sankos use of the phrase “stalling” tonight. What are these guys presupposed to do when in a foul place?? Make it worse?? The man in dominant place must advance until it’s a 5050 scenario. #UFCKansasCity
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 27, 2025
Sanko hasn’t responded to Sterling’s criticism but.
Nonetheless, she beforehand gave a respectful actuality verify to former UFC light-weight Jamie Varner, who criticized her commentary expertise throughout UFC Vegas 89.
Laura Sanko Hit Again at Jamie Varner
In a now-deleted X replace, Jamie Varner claimed Laura Sanko didn’t qualify for the spot resulting from her lack of combating expertise.
He said, “Depart the commentary to the individuals who have really fought. A feminine UFC fighter ought to have that job. She is simply annoying, and it’s apparent she is attempting so onerous and doesn’t know what she is speaking about.”
In reply, Sanko welcomed Varner’s criticism of her commentary. However she reminded him a couple of earlier occasion wherein they’d fought underneath the identical card. Sanko additionally highlighted how her “finest pal” had braided his hair for his combat.
In different phrases, she gave Varner a actuality verify by serving to him do not forget that she has combating expertise.
Sanko stated, “It’s OK that you simply don’t like my commentary, however respectfully, I’ve been part of this recreation and coaching since 2006. I’m a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu, and whereas I can’t examine my profession to yours, I’ve in truth fought.”
Sanko went 4-1 as an beginner and received her sole skilled MMA combat in opposition to Cassie Robb with a rear-naked choke at Invicta FC 4. She competed within the atomweight division. She has additionally been promoted to a BJJ black belt since this dialog.
