UFC Commentator Laura Sanko Weighs in on Sean Strickland-Dricus Du Plessis Brawl

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

UFC commentator Laura Sanko would rather see fighters scuffle than get personal with their trash talk.


Sean Strickland is scheduled to defend his middleweight title against Dricus Du Plessis in the main-event at UFC 297 on Jan. 20 in Toronto. Things turned ugly between the two during a seasonal 2024 press conference where “Stillknocks” brought up the champ’s abusive childhood.

Strickland latter admitted that he was definitely triggered by the comments, which led to him attacking the South African while attending UFC 296 the next day. Strickland was seen leaping over chairs and throwing punches Du Plessis before being separated by police and escorted out of the T-Mobile Arena. Sanko admittedly prefers the physical scuffle between the two at UFC 296, as it saves ugly trash talk potentially involving the fighters’ families.

“I realize what game we’re in. I actually prefer guys have physical fights than do this s—t, if I’m being honest,” the UFC commentator said in an interview with Michael Bisping. “Because that way the family doesn’t get dragged into it, and that way there’s not statements and altered photographs that live on the internet for years and years and years for your kids to have to Google. If you’re going to get into a fight with each other then go for it. I actually liked the fact that he fought Dricus and I liked how [he] handled the whole situation.”

Strickland recently went on comedian Theo Von’s “This Past Weekend” podcast, where he shared harrowing details of his traumatic childhood. Sanko appreciated Strickland showing a more vulnerable side.

UFC Commentator Laura Sanko Weighs in on Sean Strickland-Dricus Du Plessis Brawl

UFC commentator Laura Sanko would rather see fighters scuffle than get personal with their trash talk.

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[Kowboy On Sherdog]

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Sanko Bless ? ​

 

[Cartiac]

Did you forget to post the article?

 

[Neck&Neck]

Sanko is too sexy for the booth
she’s built for the bed

 

[deviake]

She makes a good point. Also, as far as Seany, if you open fire be prepared for return fire. You gotta know the games you're playing and with who.

That's the difference between Cholby and Lord Shael. Shael was ready for business whenever it came his way, Cholby was surprise Pikachu face anytime someone caught him outside the ring, even if that person had a history of such altercations.

 

[Speakerbox]

Sanko is too sexy for the booth
she’s built for the bed

No, that's Alan Jouban.

 

[svmr_db]

Sanko is too sexy for the booth
she’s built for the bed

No, that's Alan Jouban.

 

[Levi_]

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@StonedLemur @Fight Professor @TerrorTimmy @Elvis. @ryun253 @don't ask @C0NCH3TO @MEAN357 @Cooliox @mudrubble @Bobby Boulders @Simple Southerner @svmr_db @Luthien @BoxerMaurits @Neck&Neck @SeattleFightFan @Ares Black @SalvadorAllende @Arm Barbarian @Blanqa Blanqua @Royce's Gi @Cooliox @Krixes @MXZT @wisdom blows @nonoob @Mohawk Banditó @JKS @SuperNerd @2004 account @Mammothman @Bushwhacker B @Siver! @TITS @Cowboy Kurt Angle @Jose Beehive @MEAN357 @NoBiasJustMMA @FlyingDeathKick @Doughie99 @13Seconds @CPH @Kenny Powerth @OldBoy91 @Kryptt @Paynebringer @HI SCOTT NEWMAN @Poirierfan

Sanko Bless ? ​

I don't often get jealous of other guys, but I so want my face where this guy's is.

 

[Simple Southerner]

 

[Ares Black]

Sanko is too sexy for the booth
she’s built for the bed

Why not both?

 

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Sanko Bless ? ​

If I'm the guy, I'd be like... Can you show me the triangle choke next?

 

[svmr_db]

Why not both?

UFC already has a commentator built for both.

 

[El Fernas]

She has a point tho, pre-fight brawls usually draw more interest than your classic twitter war, specially those that honestly get a bit too personal, in this case well, its Strickland who overshared, so they have ammo, but nothing beats a good ol' brawl to hype a fight, see Conor vs Khabib.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

If I'm the guy, I'd be like... Can you show me the triangle choke next?

 

[The Witcher]

Sanko is gorgeous.

 

[Dr. Rose]

I actually liked the fact that he fought Dricus and I liked how [he] handled the whole situation.”

This is not what she said. The inclusion of "[he]" changes the meaning of her statement and is improper in this usage. She said "I actually liked the fact that he fought Dricus and I liked how Dricus handled the whole situation.” if anything the inclusion should be "[...]" and not "[he]," but even that changes her words.

 

[samuelsoncast]

UFC already has a commentator built for both.

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Bone broth and cigars physique

 

[TR1]

Those tits look fucking ridiculous.

 

[Neck&Neck]

Bone broth and cigars physique

don’t forget the Grillo Pickles And organic weed

 

[MrBlackheart]

Sanko is too sexy for the booth
she’s built for the bed

According to horse lord Shavkat, Sanko prefers a bed of hay in a tent.