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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!'
Laura Sanko returned to America's TV screens as commentator for UFC Fight Night Saturday
Fans took to social media to share their delight at Sanko's return as lead commentator
On the 4th of July, she sent fans wild with an America-themed bikini shot on Instagram (left)
Fans were impressed with her journalistic talents and one claimed she is better than Joe Rogan
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 poses with fellow MMA broadcasters Geena Lucille (C) and Nina Marie Daniele (R)
'Hell yeah' was the reaction of one mixed martial arts fan after Sanko popped up on the TV
She recently revealed she has become a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu after 19 years
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.
