Laura Sanko is not an unfamiliar name to combat sports aficionados, particularly the professional mixed martial arts fan base. From being an active fighter in the Invicta FC, where she competed in the women’s atomweight division, to a prominent female commentator, she has created a lot of buzz in her favor. Laura Sanko was born on December 7, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and was brought up in Kansas City. Sanko was drawn towards combat sports as a child and took an interest in karate. From karate training to venturing into an entrepreneurial spirit, Sanko started her own business related to grass-fed beef.
Laura Sanko started her career at Invicta FC as a commentator, where she excelled as a combat sports reporter. In January 2023, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced that she would be making her debut at the ringside at UFC Vegas 68. This proved a developmental projection in her professional trajectory as she became the second color commentator trailed just by the kickboxing champion Kathy Long, who has the distinction of calling the first UFC event in 1993, thirty years ago.
Laura Sanko on Shavkat Rakhmanov
Laura Sanko, in an interview, said that Shavkat Rakhmanov gave her chills besides not having interviewed the Kazakh fighter. She heaped praise on Rakhmanov’s unblemished record and also expressed her wish to interview him in the future.
Laura Sanko eventually interviewed Shavkat Rakhmonov after he defeated Stephen Thompson at UFC 296.
How old is Shavkat Rakhmanov?
Shavkat Rakhmanov is 30 years old as of November 2024. He was born in Shurchi District, Uzbekistan, on October 23, 2024, and he fights out of Kazakhstan. Shavkat Rakhmanov moved to Karagandy, Kazakhstan when he was 17. Rakhmonov is a Kazakh national.
How tall is Shavkat Rakhmanov?
Shavkat Rakhmanov is 1.85 meters (6 ft. 1 inch) tall. He is a welterweight competitor, has a reach of 77 inches, weighs around 170 pounds, and fights with an orthodox stance. He is an aggressive fighter and has a reputation for vicious finishes in his fights.
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FAQs on Laura Sanko's comments on Shavkat Rakhmonov
A. Yes, she is a former professional mixed martial artist.
A. No, she never lost in her professional mixed martial arts career.
A. She has a professional MMA record of 1 win and 0 losses.
A. No, she has not.
A. Yes, she is a part of the UFC’s color commentating team.
