After Replacing Joe Rogan and Creating History, Dana White Receives an Honest Confession From Laura Sanko

In lieu of Joe Rogan‘s absence from UFC 293, Laura Sanko made UFC history by debuting as the first female PPV commentator. A staple for UFC pay-per-view events, Rogan has decided to exclude himself from all international events. Thus in a rare scenario, the promotion event in Sydney was graced by ‘Fancy’ herself with Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier by her side. Since then, Sanko has been overwhelmed with praises and Dana White has been her biggest cheerleader.

With the UFC 293 proving to be an eventful affair, not all of them were favorable. On one hand, underdog Sean Strickland dethroned Israel Adesanya. On the other, Charlie Radtke and Manel Kape became the target of flack owing to their questionable comments. Among these, Sanko’s commentary stood out, with the who’s who of UFC lauding her, from Conor McGregor to Dana White. The UFC CEO has been especially vocal in his appreciation during Dana White’s Contender Series press conference. This has led to a heartfelt, honest confession from the 40-year-old ex-pro MMA fighter.

Sanko’s ‘an absolute pro and a beast,’ gloats White

While addressing the media, White gushes about Sanko as a focused, hardworking, and talented member of the MMA world. “She has worked so hard. umm.. I say this all the time, the key to being successful in life is knowing what you wanna do. Once you know who you are, you know exactly what it is you wanna do, you get up every day and you grind until you get it. And she is the perfect example of that. umm.. what she has done in such a short amount of time is amazing, and she is so talented.”

White further applauds Sanko’s cognizance of the game and how her professional demeanor has left the entire MMA community rightfully impressed. “She knew everything about every kid here and she watched every single fight” said the UFC head honcho.

He even went ahead and compared her impact on the sport to one of the MMA legends Ronda Rousey, “She knows she’s like the Ronda Rousey, you know, of commentating. She knows she’s first, she knows she’s carrying the banner for women to break into this role” “She’s an absolute pro and a beast.” he added.

Laura Sanko’s dream come true

The opportunity to be part of the commentary has been a ‘dream come true’ for Sanko. In her own X post, she writes that even before fighting as a professional, she was a true fan of the sport. Hence connecting with the ‘incredible fanbase’ was a fan’s ultimate wish granted.

Sanko was also moved by White’s appreciation and replied to an X post by ‘Jed I. Goodman’ that covers White’s interview, heartily thanking him. In an emotional account, she adds that White’s faith in her abilities means a lot. She eventually could ‘get there’ through his immense support, and the belief that she could put in the work.

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The fans have also poured in support for her, hoping that Laura Sanko becomes a permanent commentator. With fans even going as far as to urge the CEO of UFC to permanently replace Rogan with Sanko, the fate of Laura Sanko’s commentary career is yet to be seen. What do you think? Is ‘Fancy’ a worthy replacement for the comedian? Tell us in the comments below!

Watch out for this story- “She’s Like the Ronda Rousey, You Know, of Commentating…”: After Joe Rogan, Dana White Heaps Praise on “True Professional” Laura Sanko After Her PPV Commentary Debut at UFC 293