Laura Sanko, ESPN's UFC analyst, showed brutal sparring injuries sustained during a bruising session.
The 39-year-old former pro MMA fighter only fought one time as a professional under Invicta FC.
Laura Sanko, ESPN analyst, was a former pro fighter
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, Laura's black eyes were evident.
She is now more comfortable behind the microphone and she made her UFC Vegas 46 debut as an analyst in January.
Laura was 3-1 as an amateur, before she won her first pro outing, a win over Cassie Robb in 2013.
According to her Instagram post, the UFC expert looks a little out of practice.
Sanko posted a video showing the aftermath of a brutal sparring session that saw her suffer two black eyelashes.
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As the ESPN star attempts to make light of her injuries, there is also pain in her cheekbone.
She stated, "You should look at the other guy..he is fine."
Sanko captioned this video: "Welp sparring was successful." Tyree, I'm coming to you next time."
Laura, who fought under the name "Fancy" during her MMA career was forced to quit fighting for reasons of family.
She claims that she would have succeeded in the UFC, if there was an atomweight division, after having made her debut on the same card with Paige VanZant nearly a decade ago.
Welp sparring went well
-- Laura Sanko (@laura_sanko) May 17, 2022
( Tyree I'm coming for you next time
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VolumeSports was told by Sanko: "Paige VanZant, and I, debuted on the exact same card, the same night. And we both got wins, both got finishes.
"I am certain that I would have been able to continue my career in the UFC if there was an atomweight division. It's clear in my mind.
"There isn't much footage of me fighting and I'm far better than any footage.
"That's what I find annoying, because my growth as fighter actually happened after I stopped competing actively.
"There is a part in me that longs to compete again just to prove to others that I am serious about this life."
