Abu Dhabi — The UFC has finalized its on-air team for UFC 321 on Saturday, October 25, with Laura Sanko stepping into the commentary booth while Joe Rogan sits out the international event. Sanko joins Jon Anik (play-by-play) and Daniel Cormier (color), with veteran broadcaster John Gooden serving as the in-arena reporter.
Why Sanko, Why Now
Rogan does not typically travel for international cards, opening the door for Sanko to make her second pay-per-view appearance since becoming a regular color analyst in 2023. She previously worked the booth at UFC 293 in Australia, where she became the first woman to provide color commentary on a modern UFC PPV.