Laura Sanko responds to Jamie Varner’s UFC commentary criticism with class: “You and I actually fought on the same card in 2011”
UFC color commentator Laura Sanko has responded to harsh criticism from Jamie Varner.
Varner received quite a bit of unwanted attention when he chimed in on his X account during the UFC Vegas 89 broadcast, which saw Sanko at the desk with Brendan Fitzgerald and Paul Felder. The former UFC fighter slammed Sanko, calling her a “try hard” who didn’t know what she was talking about. He also dismissed Sanko’s credentials as an MMA fighter, and suggested that former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm take her place at the desk.
Sanko has fired back with kindness.
Laura Sanko Delivers Classy Response To Jamie Varner
In a recent post on her own X account, Laura Sanko revealed first meeting Varner back in September 2011. She also reminded “C-4” that she actually competed in MMA on the amateurs and pros.
@jamievarner you and I actually fought on the same card in 2011 for Titan FC. We warmed up next to each other in the basement of the Memorial Hall building in KCK. My best friend braided your hair because you couldn’t find anyone to do it. I remember thinking how cool it was at…
— Laura Sanko (@laura_sanko) March 24, 2024
“@jamievarner you and I actually fought on the same card in 2011 for Titan FC. We warmed up next to each other in the basement of the Memorial Hall building in KCK. My best friend braided your hair because you couldn’t find anyone to do it. I remember thinking how cool it was at the time to be on a card with you. I had followed your career in the WEC and was a a little star struck to be honest. It’s ok that you don’t like my commentary, but respectfully, I’ve been a part of this game and training since 2006. I’m a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu and while I can’t compare my career to yours I have in fact fought. And if ufc had a 105 division I would have fought a lot longer.”
While many have bashed Varner for his comments, Sanko has been praised for how she handled the criticism.
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