MMA champion launches astonishing attack on female commentator: 'She is annoying and trying so hard'

Retired MMA champion Jamie Varner has been reminded of Laura Sanko's credentials after he launched an astonishing attack on her commentary skills.

Sanko, 41, was on hand to call the latest UFC event at the Apex, with Rose Namajunas beating Amanda Ribas via unanimous decision. 

But Varner, a previous WEC champion and UFC veteran, has controversially criticised Sanko on social media, in a duo of posts that ignited backlash from fans. 

'Laura Sanko sucks so bad at commentating!' he begun. 'She’s a try hard that speaks about things she knows nothing about. 

'Talking about blast doubles and how tiring it could be in the first round of the fight, like what do you know about any of those things? Stay in your lane, TryHard.'

Laura Sanko has hit back at a former UFC star who criticised her commentary

He continued: 'Laura Sanko is ruining the fights by talking so much. Leave the commentary to the people that have actually fought. 

'A female UFC fighter should have that job, she is just annoying and it’s obvious she is trying so hard and doesn’t know what she is talking about'.

But Sanko has fought her corner, insisting that she has the requisite experience to share her insight on the action. 

'Jamie Varner you and I actually fought on the same card in 2011 for Titan FC,' she said in a lengthy rebuttal. 

'We warmed up next to each other in the basement of the Memorial Hall building in KCK. My best friend braided your hair because you couldn’t find anyone to do it. I remember thinking how cool it was at the time to be on a card with you. I had followed your career in the WEC and was a a little star struck to be honest. 

'It’s ok that you don’t like my commentary, but respectfully, I’ve been a part of this game and training since 2006. 

'I’m a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu and while I can’t compare my career to yours I have in fact fought. And if ufc had a 105 division I would have fought a lot longer.' 

Sanko became the UFC's first female commentator since UFC 1 at UFC Vegas 68.