Now, Zhang, who made UFC commentator Jon Anik "too excited to call the fight," has women's MMA at her fingertips if she wants more lucrative opportunities. "Lots of people were texting me saying ...

The move to place Laura Sanko on commentary was a notable one for the UFC, as the organization had never before had a female personality work an event as a commentator in the current era.

She debuted as a commentator at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak, in February 2023. But it was UFC 293 that witnessed Sanko making history by becoming the first-ever woman to commentate a UFC PPV ...