Laura Sanko makes UFC color commentary debut

Laura Sanko. Photo via Facebbok

On Saturday, Laura Sanko will make her color commentator debut at UFC Vegas 68.

She will be the second female color commentator in UFC history – the first in the company’s modern era – to call an official event. The promotion broke the news on Monday.

“Taking the next step to join the UFC commentary team has been a goal of mine since I began my broadcast career,” Sanko said in the press release.

“It is an honor to walk in the footprint of Kathy Long 30 years after her appearance on UFC 1. I consider it a true privilege to be part of the team that is a voice to our incredible fans, communicating the fighting art of each man and woman who steps inside the UFC Octagon.”

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Laura Sanko is a former MMA fighter

Laura Sanko is a former MMA fighter who transitioned to broadcasting. Back in 2014, she started to work with the all-female Invicta FC, before making her UFC debut as a backstage reporter in 2016.

She joined the commentary team on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2017, and has in the recent years been a big part of the promotion’s broadcasts.

“We are thrilled to add her to our talented stable of commentators and her expert analysis promises to be a great addition to UFC broadcasts moving forward,” UFC Vice President & Coordinating Producer Zach Candito said in the press release.

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