Laura Sanko Age, Wiki and Bio

Laura Sanko

Quick Info

ProfessionMMA Fighter, MMA Commentator, Entrepreneur
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth07/12/1982
Age42 years
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, U.S.

Bio/Wiki

Full NameLaura Marcusse-Sanko
NicknameFancy
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Weight48 Kg (105 lbs)
Eye ColorLight Blue
Hair ColorExtra Light Beige Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKansas City Christian School, Kansas, U.S.
College/UniversityWilliam Jewell College, Liberty, U.S.
DegreeBachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship (2001-2005)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Playing Piano

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNathan Sanko (CEO of Leggera Technologies)
Marriage Date07/09/2012

Family

FatherEconomic Development Executive
SiblingsBrother - Steve Marcusse (Industrial Real Estate Advisor)
SpouseNathan Sanko
ChildrenSon - Burke Sanko

Career

OverviewLaura 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.
Achievements
  • Winner of the Invicta Fighting Championship in 2013.
  • First female color commentator for a UFC broadcast since Kathy Long in 2023.
  • Owner and Head Heifer of Grassy Pants Beef LLC since October 2012.

Favourites

FoodPork
DessertCupcake
FilmThe Karate Kid (1984)

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes-Benz G-Class

Some Lesser Known Facts

She relocated from Illinois to Kansas City at the age of 7.
Her nickname 'Fancy' originates from an acquaintance's comment on her elegance in training.
Joined Fleishman-Hillard Inc. in 2005, then moved on to various leadership roles until 2010.
Became a commentator for Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021.
Created a YouTube channel called One On One | MMA in 2021.
Maintains fitness through regular gym workouts and has a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Occasionally consumes alcohol and knows how to ride horses.