History of Laura Sanko in Timeline
Laura Sanko, formerly Laura Marcusse-Sanko, is an American color commentator and sports analyst for the UFC. Previously, she was a mixed martial artist competing in Invicta Fighting Championships and holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Sanko transitioned from competing in MMA to providing expert commentary, bringing her experience and knowledge of the sport to the broadcast booth.
December 7, 1982: Laura Sanko's Birth
On December 7, 1982, Laura Marcusse-Sanko, who would later become a UFC color commentator, was born.
2021: First Female Commentator in Zuffa/Endeavor Era
In 2021, Laura Sanko became the first female commentator to work on a broadcast in the Zuffa or Endeavor era of the UFC, providing color commentary for Dana White's Contender Series season 5.
January 2023: First Female Color Commentator in Modern UFC Era
In January 2023, Laura Sanko became the first female color commentator to appear on a UFC broadcast since 1993, joining the booth at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac. This marked her as the first female color commentator in the modern UFC era to call an event from the booth.
September 10, 2023: UFC Pay-Per-View Commentary Debut
On September 10, 2023, Laura Sanko made her UFC pay-per-view commentary debut at UFC 293.
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