Laura Sanko Takes On The UFC's Performance Institute

Laura Sanko gets put through her paces at the UFC's performance institute in Las Vegas. She goes through a range of tests to measure core metrics to assess an athletes performance.
Laura and the PI team then sit down to discuss the results and compare where Laura fits in with UFC athletes.
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[@OneOnOneMMA]

Let us know below if you want see a bonus clip of Laura vs Forrest Griffin!

[@PistolP3te]

Absolutely. And would love to see these types of performance measurements from roster'd athletes as well. Laura did very well and this type of content is really neat.

[@SD-ym1rt]

Dude's got the coolest voice hell yeah!

[@Stormwern]

Yes please

[@nomdeploom5707]

Definitely. It's good to get more insights on the PI... or just more shenanigans is good too

[@S.Mullins99]

Yes please. Thanks for pulling the curtain back a bit and letting us see what goes on at the PI.

[@tonyc7301]

Laura is a gem. She works hard, is great on the mic, is respectful to the fighters and looks damn fine if I may add.

[@mikepsly73]

Forest really took an opportunity and ran with it. One of the few dudes that was getting a paycheck and coming to work on a daily. He didn't just have his hand out after his fighting career was over. That's why he wasn't cut from the UFC like some of the others were.

[@conciseviewllc1531]

Yeah they didn’t pay him much during his career as a fightet

[@mikepsly73]

@@conciseviewllc1531 he has been well compensated for his fight with Bonnor. They both were. Maybe not at the time...but as soon as the company started making money they were well taken care of.

[@whiskythrottle8421]

Yeah I would say a lot of it has to do with him and Bonner taking the UFC to a whole other level and the fact Forest became champion. It’s hard to compare Forest with the rest as of hand outs. But you’re right he was a cop before becoming a fighter so he has that Blue collar worker in him. It’s funny though because Dana kept Chuck on the payroll as well until they got bought out. I believe the the new owners didn’t want to keep his salary so they let him go. But good ole Forest found a good role for himself. Vast difference from Bonner’s exit it’s sad for the fighters that help build the sport have nothing just a few years after retirement. But sadly that’s how it goes for the majority. R.I.P To the American Psycho!

[@LexLuther078]

@Whiskythrottle8 wait what !!? Bonner is dead !!? Last I knew he was wrestling for like TNA or something. Daaamn ,RIP

[@whiskythrottle8421]

@@LexLuther078 yeah a few weeks ago. Struggling with addiction. Believe he had sepsis in the heart

[@pizzaguy1237]

Would love a chance to do this at the P.I. very entertaining and love that Laura and Forrest are a part of the UfC. Hope the future of our sport has fighters judging fights. Don't nessecarily care for ESPN to put their people in the spots that retired fighters should have. All of the fighters should give commentating and training the newer generation of fighters in every aspect. Just my opinion, you'll see the growth of our sport from the past and the present!

[@johndicksonkaraoke2554]

The Ali Act Needs To Be Amended Legislated into MMA, Former light heavyweight heavyweight champion Randy couture is advocating for it.

[@brettrohlfingvideo]

I know they don't have the data for atom weight or anyone her age, but as much as she cracks jokes about it as if she's weak or whatever, it's pretty obvious that if she was up against people her weight she'd be doing really well... Factor in her age bracket and she's probably in some 99% of all women in her demographic.

[@detroitdawg81]

If laura trained like an active fighter im sure she would be at the top range on most of these tests, what a beast!

[@KHALABEEB]

They are comparing her to Strawweight because UFC doesn't have an Atomweight division, she was (and is) an Atomweight. Essentially they're comparing a 155er to a Welterweight. Shes a monster when you consider that!

[@kithong3965]

I'm pretty sure she still trains alot, this is just her not being in her prime still very good results anyways

[@MemphisCorollaS]

That’s awesome that she’s still that competitive with active straw weight fighters when she’s 39 and just working out recreationally. We can all only hope to have results that good. *correction: I thought that she said 49 when I watched it the first time. Still amazing, but that makes so much more sense now.

[@RyuRaza]

She's 49?

[@jersey_plug9421]

@@RyuRaza LMAO 39 she may have turned 40 depending on when her birthday is.

[@MemphisCorollaS]

@@jersey_plug9421 that makes more sense. I must’ve misheard her say that she’s 49 in that video. Still really impressive for someone not actively training like a fighter to rank average amongst fighters though.

[@jersey_plug9421]

@@MemphisCorollaS LOL no worries 1. You may be correct and that is one way of looking at it. The other way and I am not comparing her to Colby. but she probably maintains the same weight and trains year around. If you called Street Jesus out of the blue, he would probably flunk the test. A lot of active fighters don't train year around they walk around at a weight that they don't fight at.

[@jjstratford]

Her skill at getting blood flowing to my kawk is off the charts

[@stopstalking..]

She's fordy years of age!

[@DirtTrackRacing410]

I’m sure she’ll love seeing this comment

[@BoxingMMAFan1]

Wtf man

[@kojoattah3987]

zamn

[@scc61201]

@@stopstalking.. I understood that reference

[@jayp9134]

Big fan saw you on RSD and you just earned a new sub!!!!! Keep it up sanko 🔥

[@elbentzo]

Super entertaining, informative, plus the double charisma of Sanko + Griffin. What more could you ask for?

[@TheBigCheeseTP]

Actual fighters doing this

[@trevorthabest161]

@@TheBigCheeseTP sanko is undefeated as a professional

[@Aktavist1]

Laura is really helpful in so many ways!

[@chrishandsome4267]

Looks down. Yup you might be right

[@mikemacdude]

That was some cool equipment, wow. They sure can dial things in with all that technology. Sanko did great.. and looked good doing it as always.

[@shlmel]

This is definitely a next level KZbin Channel 🥋 👏👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿

[@TheKidtattoo]

Much Love for the work you do Laura. Hopefully we get you at the desk soon.

[@iman7j887]

😂😂😂😂 God damn it 😂😂😂

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Laura is genuinely one of the most legit person in this realm of the MMA community. She's genuinely herself. She pushes herself, she's in great shape. She's got my props. She knows her stuff too.

[@jjstratford]

Pretty easy on the eyes as well

[@Corinaggi]

Considering they are pairing her up against younger, heavier, professional athlete, I would say Laura is pretty freakin awesome!

[@barkburton1]

Laura is amazing. She could have scored rock bottom and I still think she’s amazing. Love her on contender series!

[@iman7j887]

😂😂😂 these comments about sanko is killing me 😂😂😂😂

[@awarem8739]

Simps everywhere

[@dhedge9418]

it's so hilarious and clear to me these guys that never get women get so mad and uncomfortable when someone gives a beautiful girl a compliment... I believe the Simpson is clearly you guys the so uncomfortable with a beautiful girl getting a compliment.

[@charlesbrown4483]

@@awarem8739 Tbh I loathe simps. But Laura is built different, she’s hot and she works in MMA and she’s a trad-wife. I would be a hypocrite if I couldn’t admit that I’m a simp for her.

[@sherwinclay4777]

That would be cool to see a bonus clip of Laura and Forrest!

[@enigmachine]

Breathtaking! We already know that. 😍 A genuinely informative video... as are most on the channel. 🤔 Keep it up! 💪

[@nomdeploom5707]

Ivan Drago would be proud Laura lol Just recently found your channel. Good to see you pushing out the content. Hope you're still polishing your JoJo accent ;)

[@jadedj5385]

😂 That closing statement. I am also waiting for Griffin vs Shaq 2. That is the real money fight. DC & Sanko on commentary.

[@kellylingus]

Always wanted to know what happens at the PI. Thank you so much

[@rooseveltcade3935]

Nice stuff I wish I could try those exercises 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alansmith888]

Sanko is a beauty ❤

[@TheBigCheeseTP]

Nah

[@TheBigCheeseTP]

She more of a one night stand kinda looking

[@charlesbrown4483]

@@TheBigCheeseTP listen to yourself bro “Sanko is ugly and ugly women are the REAL beauties” cope cringe lol

[@jond4328]

Was a beauty, but I guess Fake people worship Fake Looks

[@mocarpenter8836]

And The Beast!!!

[@Hoobee26]

She down played it but she did really well considering she’s not a full time athlete anymore. The people she was being compared against are elite athletes.

[@gawaniwhitecrow2731]

Superb, Laura is a good analyst and deserves to be sitting next to Brogan

[@lukesaward8761]

Great content as always Laura! Big fan from the UK! I'd also love to give this test a go, would always be interesting to find out this sort of info!

[@music.1.06]

How much time does it cost to work out with these guys...I feel like I need some bell bars and some neck stuff!! Happening!!?

[@cursedf7429]

Forrest is the man appreciate him. Sanko you have been about it so respect when you talk about it🙏

[@cursedf7429]

Also she's mad funny low-key

[@jjstratford]

@@cursedf7429 because it’s rare to see a really pretty woman with self-deprecating humor

[@cursedf7429]

@@jjstratford no more, she's awake where her value comes from

[@MrMASH50]

Nice content 🤘👊💥

[@ivolovric1811]

Laura Sanko is awesome, so beauty ♥️ and for me the best UFC woman analyst and vomentators ever 🙏👍💪👊

[@myvoiceyourstory9338]

Actually enjoying watching this . Well done

[@Jambajuice89]

I’d love to try this. Are regular people allowed to do this?

[@Darrel219]

nope

[@YZ-os1pw]

When the numbers show😳 literal beast.

[@dennismeyers2008]

Class act! We love Laura!

[@Gymrat2006]

As an exercise physiologist, I despair, in a sport with so many variables, are we over looking what most often wins fights ?

[@cameronbatko]

Forrest is great.

[@alzsergio8135]

Im here for Laura " the Vixen" Sanko ❤❤❤❤❤

[@antoinegundemaro1843]

Hell yes! We want to see Laura vs Forrest

[@stevens2706]

She's competing against younger people and fighters, she should be pleased!

[@trentgooseberrygilligan5181]

Loved it.

[@marcinsykut497]

Great job Laura. We love you and good luck on your job in 2023

[@nolde25]

The one and only Laura Sanko.

[@thurstonbell1692]

You're flat out honesty is hilarious 😂 "Awful, it was awful"😂😂😂

[@nebulysses7124]

Wait people's average with their non-dominant hand is usually higher than their dominant?

[@MirjanaLfan]

I want to do this!

[@mocarpenter8836]

Laura is a fckn Beast !! Sooo happy to have her commentary and humor!! She's funny af !! Knowledgeable as well !! Oh and ... an Absolute Smoke Show!!

[@Mark-xi3cu]

Great job!

[@ShnarfKat]

This just makes me lover Forrest more. I already think he is The Godfather of mma,,,,but man i wanna meet him

[@Duct_Tape_Boyz]

I swear if I walk into the PI it would look like Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory to me. This was super cool to see. Thank you everyone involved and for sharing. Hope everyone has a great weekend 😊

[@lucasmcclain3088]

All i saw was "Laura Sako Takes" and immediately clicked the video.

[@Cryttanz]

Seeing as this is compared to elite world class athletes i'd say you did pretty good. Not sure If i'm impressed by you or unimpressed by the athletes tho. Send Weili in there and she smashes all the records 🔥

[@CadChamberlain]

Roman Fomin is an outrageous name

[@vector99999]

Laura Sanko is Perfect human being. I love you Laura. I always do.

[@alwaysnever446]

She's 39 ?? Whoa, I would never have guessed

[@awarem8739]

Wait until she washes her makeup off

[@kingchief4038]

Well done Laura, great efforts and video :)

[@jonnybonnybones4684]

Now we can expect a comeback fight!

[@KnucklesActual]

I had no idea Laura had a channel and looked it up as a result of the high praise from Dan Hardy. Good stuff, keep it up!

[@garagegymgenius6810]

Laura Sanko is...... my one true love!!!

[@pjjoseph6015]

I hope to see retired fighters training, commentating and just every aspect instead of ESPN parasites doing what they never had a foot in. Maybe I'm to tough on them maybe not. Support longterm positions for fighters that want to keep supporting the art and themselves.

[@lnsatiate]

Holy shit forest griffin is a legend, I still remember that Stephan bonnar fight absolute war

[@jjstratford]

RIP Stephan

[@juandemarko8348]

Laura Sanko is a beast !

[@Gates2Aion]

for 39 years old I thought she was around 28 max 30, she looks good!

[@cheekymonk]

I see Sanko, I click

[@davidcoomber4050]

This is so sickly sweet watching it can give you a cavities

[@nicholassaunders6749]

I love Laura Sanko

[@MartinAston00]

It would be more interesting if she hadn’t already DONE ALL OF THIS BEFORE ! Was fighting before she became a Reporter/Journo

[@williamchandler2558]

Awesome

[@toledodrew114]

I’d give Laura some extra training tests

[@olzarius]

Sanko is a gangster.

[@MartinAston00]

Damn.. sometimes I forget how tiny some of the Female Fighters are. Laura’s 5’5” too, that’s actually tall compared to most under 110lb. Women.

[@ntedeprssnt]

forest griffin representing athens georgia!!

[@robbywright4850]

I’m in love with Laura

[@CombatSportsCorps]

I forgot Sanko is an athlete

[@eriklawson51]

That’s dope

[@FredBerger11.11]

Laura is waaaay better than average 👍🏼

[@derekstaten5221]

Nothing like Forrest

[@friscofatseas5696]

Bro I’m powering through a antidepressant withdrawal to swap to the one i want. Thank fuck ufc tonight, I need to be distracted literally

[@hakunamatatakeepfit9880]

I'll train with sanko one day haha

[@Coldestaevadoit]

So this should get a lot of views

[@michaelbanks2401]

Laura's fine

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

I’m sure we could watch Laura pick up garbage and we would all still be entertained 🙌

[@Rya_N33]

How is she not in jail for giving jakes inside information wtf?

[@Okaley576]

39, wow Laura you look 29!

[@danellboy5757]

Aw Forrest Griffin seems like a cool guy

[@aristolochene]

this was cool

[@music.1.06]

This is good she should take the one out with jumping with the weights!!

[@Cody-Bear]

Did I hear her call LAS Vegas as LOS Vegas? 🧐

[@richardsheeran7425]

Laura Sanyo is unreal! Forrest is now a judge or slapping and I feel a lot of this stuff is unnecessary haha

[@antoniobridgeforth2362]

Aljo in the background working

[@lalomontoyajr.9282]

I'm in love with this woman. 😍

[@mikereed3915]

SHE IS PERFECT

[@TheStockwell]

3:51 Why does this remind of the Columbo episode where a fitness entrepreneur murders his company's owner?

[@nooch5lover]

She is the absolute best. She’s better than my dream gal. 😳✌🏼

[@lobo_solo214]

Laura Sanko es BAE 😍🐇🐰

[@davidmcneejr.977]

Can’t believe Laura is 40! Totally badass and smokinn

[@tjr1438]

Plastic surgery bro

[@gophertracen9347]

Gee, I wonder who the Max level was for power??? Zhang.

[@renegadearms]

It’s a shame she never fought in the UFC, and yeah she’s a 10 😊

[@DopeAssDude979]

People look at her and see how gorgeous she is but it takes away from the fact that she could probably beat the shit out of you lol A lot of women MMA fighters have a solid ground game and then learn striking so regardless of your hands they can still submit you. I would let her submit me anytime

[@Rudycota]

That very first seconds one of her shoulders is higher than the other and it’s pretty freaky