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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans can't stop talking about the 'Queen of MMA' Laura Sanko as stunning sports analyst returns to TV
The so-called 'Queen of MMA' Laura Sanko returned to ESPN in Nashville on Saturday night - and fans were delighted to have her back. The fighter-turned-TV analyst was on commentary duty for the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena, and she wowed viewers with her all-white outfit. Sanko became the first female commentator to work in the modern era of UFC in 2021, and made her PPV debut in September 2023 at UFC 293 in Sydney. She was back on the call alongside Daniel Cormier on Saturday night as she continued her rise to the top of the sport, and fans were delighted to see - and hear - her back on the airwaves. 'Laura Sanko > Joe Rogan on the UFC commentary by far,' one wrote, while another said: 'Laura Sanko killing it once again tonight.' A third added: 'A Laura Sanko card hell yeah!' Fans took to social media to share their delight at Sanko's return as lead commentator While many focused on her journalistic talents, others couldn't help but comment on her aesthetics, praising her good looks and her outfit for the occasion. 'Laura Sanko, what do you want? You can have it,' one said, while another called her the 'queen of MMA'. Earlier this month, the 42-year-old wowed her Instagram followers with a 4th of July bikini snap, drawing in 20,000 likes - and plenty of comments. Sanko (C) was alongside the likes of UFC legend Daniel Cormier (R) on the ESPN broadcast She also recently became a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, proving she's plenty more than just a pretty face. In a post on her social media accounts, she revealed it was the culmination of a 19-year journey to the top, and she remains in incredible shape more than 10 years after stepping out of the professional game. She holds a 1-0 record in her professional mixed martial arts career, beating Cassie Robb by submission in her one-and-done bout at Invicta FC 4 in Kansas City.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC on ESPN 66 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Laura Sanko, Paul Felder on call
UFC on ESPN 66 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Laura Sanko, Paul Felder on call The UFC continues its busy April schedule Saturday with UFC on ESPN 66, which goes down at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide viewers through the experience. Details of who will work as commentators and analysts for each event have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the situation, and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below. * * * * UFC on ESPN 66 broadcast The entire UFC on ESPN 66 card airs on ESPN2 and streams on ESPN+ in the U.S. The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET following prelims slated to start at 6 p.m. ET. UFC on ESPN 66 desk analysts Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host at UFC on ESPN 66. Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and retired welterweight veteran Alan Jouban join her at the desk as analysts at the desk throughout the broadcast and on the post-fight show. UFC on ESPN 66 roving reporter UFC correspondent McKenzie Pavacich will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC on ESPN 66 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event. UFC on ESPN 66 octagon announcer The most famous octagon announcer in history will do his thing once again at UFC on ESPN 66 as legendary Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle. UFC on ESPN 66 cageside commentators Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC on ESPN 66. He'll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by color commentators, retired lightweight veteran Paul Felder and Laura Sanko.
