Laura Sanko became the first female commentator in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, after Kathy Long. She made her debut as a UFC commentator at UFC Fight Night 218. The UFC had established her presence in the world of MMA as an analyst and her skills made her one of the best choices for color commentary of the sport.
However, Sanko seemingly allows her tongue to slip, sometimes. During the weigh-ins at UFC 279, ‘Fancy’ made a comment about the featherweight fighter Norma Dumont. Dumont stepped down from the scale and was bending forward to pick up her clothes when Sanko announced that she was ‘driving a dump truck’. Without a doubt, the comment garnered a look from the fighter as she walked away with a seemingly shy smile. Moreover, Daniel Cormier apparently admitted that Sanko’s wild remark was, in fact, true to his knowledge.
Laura Sanko couldn’t control herself during UFC 279 weigh-ins
UFC 279 was a big night for Durmont as she went against Danyelle Wolf, and secured a win via decision. However, it was the UFC 279 weigh-ins that apparently ignited some sparks. During the weigh-ins, Sanko, decided to let her tongue roll as Dumont stepped off the scale.
A video of the incident has resurfaced on the internet with the caption, “Laura Sanko saying it how it is!” In the video, as Dumont stepped away from the scale and picked up her clothes, Sanko remarked that she was driving a dump truck. She said, “She’s driving a dump truck! My goodness, she’s driving a dump truck!”
The remark garnered a quick smile from the featherweight fighter. Furthermore, Cormier also seemed to agree with Sanko’s remark. Despite her unorthodox choices during commentary, a UFC fighter hailed Sanko as one of the best commentators in the UFC.
Matt Brown praised Sanko
Matt Brown took to Twitter and claimed that Sanko was one of the best commentators. He made sure to line her up beside Joe Rogan and Jon Anik. The welterweight fighter had nothing but praise for the UFC’s first female color commentator.
I say @laura_sanko is the best commentator since Joe Rogan and am glad she got this role! Especially after I seen that she’s fought and trains in the arts regularly. She should probably be a judge also half of them never even trained I bet! https://t.co/mif4VviKxY
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) February 4, 2023
Brown wrote, “I say @laura_sanko is the best commentator since Joe Rogan and am glad she got this role! Especially after I seen that she’s fought and trains in the arts regularly. The welterweight fighter further suggested that Sanko would also excel n a different role. “She should probably be a judge also half of them never even trained I bet!” he added.
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