Quick Info
| Profession | MMA Fighter, MMA Commentator, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/12/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Latest News about Laura Sanko
20/04/2025
Laura Sanko was featured in a major UFC 30th Anniversary special highlighting her journey from MMA fighter to the first female color commentator in the Zuffa era. The segment celebrated her trailblazing role in bringing mixed martial arts to a wider audience and her insightful analysis for UFC and Bellator events.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Laura Marcusse-Sanko |
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| Nickname | Fancy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Weight | 48 Kg (105 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Light Blue |
| Hair Color | Extra Light Beige Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kansas City Christian School, Kansas, U.S. |
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| College/University | William Jewell College, Liberty, U.S. |
| Degree | Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship (2001-2005) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Nathan Sanko (CEO of Leggera Technologies) |
| Marriage Date | 07/09/2012 |
Family
| Father | Economic Development Executive |
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| Siblings | Brother - Steve Marcusse (Industrial Real Estate Advisor) |
| Spouse | Nathan Sanko |
| Children | Son - Burke Sanko |
Career
| Overview | Laura Sanko's career straddles the worlds of mixed martial arts and entrepreneurship. She began her professional life at Fleishman-Hillard Inc. before moving to The Whittaker Group and Adorn Ventures. Over the years, she has made her mark in the MMA industry, rising to prominence as a fighter and later as a commentator. |
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Favourites
| Food | Pork |
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| Dessert | Cupcake |
| Film | The Karate Kid (1984) |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz G-Class |
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Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She relocated from Illinois to Kansas City at the age of 7. | |
| 2. Her nickname 'Fancy' originates from an acquaintance's comment on her elegance in training. | |
| 3. Joined Fleishman-Hillard Inc. in 2005, then moved on to various leadership roles until 2010. | |
| 4. Became a commentator for Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021. | |
| 5. Created a YouTube channel called One On One | MMA in 2021. | |
| 6. Maintains fitness through regular gym workouts and has a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. | |
| 7. Occasionally consumes alcohol and knows how to ride horses. | |
| 8. Trained with K2L Grindhouse. | |
| 9. Resides in Kansas City, Missouri, USA |