February 28, 2023,
While you were asleep others were not.
In the dynamic female MMA industry, women are making news every day.
Let’s see if you heard about this one.
Have you heard of Laura Sanko?
As reported by the team at mmajunkie.usatoday.com, “At UFC Fight Night 218 on Saturday night, Sanko will become the first female color commentator in the modern UFC era to call an official UFC event. It’s a big moment for Sanko and for women in the MMA industry.”
See what we mean?
History was made while you were sleeping.
This is ground breaking news so who is who is Laura Sanko?
As posted by www.the-sun.com, “Laura Sanko is a former UFC fighter-turned-ESPN commentator. In 2013, she made her professional MMA debut at Invicta FC 4. Sometime after, she retired from the Octagon in favor of becoming a reporter for ESPN.”
Good to know. We certainly wish her the best.
Now that you are awake, here is more female MMA news.
Another female MMA trailblazer has a book out that might interest you.
Knockout Hardcover – October 20, 2020
By Mia Kang (Author)
“Mia Kang is many things: a sought-after model, an immigrant, an eating disorder survivor, and a Muay Thai fighter. Her first book, Knockout, is the story of how she eschewed normative body standards and learned to use martial arts to redefine her sense of self-worth. In a charming, fierce, and intimate voice, Kang invites readers into her world. She once lived and died by her weight, but she is now defined by her confidence in being a woman who lives outside the mold of what we’re taught is “feminine.” After dealing with bullying, addiction, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts, Mia acknowledges that she is lucky to still be alive to tell readers what she’s learned: to not let anyone else dictate who you are supposed to be.”
Sounds intriguing.
Let’s keep going.
This was a huge fight.
As reported by bloodyelbow.com, “Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade suffered a somewhat embarrassing loss at UFC Vegas 69’s main event, but not for obvious reasons. Having gotten submitted by rising prospect Erin Blanchfield, ‘Bate Estaca’ explained that she had to deal with another issue in the match, which did not really involve martial arts.”
They add that in an interview with Ag Fight, Ms. Andrade revealed what led her to lose concentration, she could not focus on the fight because one of her breasts had slipped out in the middle Erin’s takedown attempt.
Here is what else is happening in global UFC wrestling.
UFC GYM® INDIA OPENS NEWEST CLUB IN IMPHAL, MANIPUR
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01 Dec, 2022, 10:39 IST
This facility is the gym chain's largest club in India
IMPHAL, India, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC GYM® India today announced the opening of its newest location, UFC GYM Imphal in Manipur. This training facility is the first UFC GYM in North East India. Imphal is the capital of the Indian state of Manipur and is a part of the Smart Cities Mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Imphal is home to the 6-time World Amateur Boxing Champion, Mary Kom.
With a signature UFC-style Octagon®, boxing bag rack and premium equipment from Life Fitness, the gym provides a complete setup for MMA and fitness training. Members will be able to train in a premium facility with all the necessary equipment required to train like a UFC® athlete. Additionally, the gym provides training programs for all ages and athletic abilities through access to a large variety of group fitness classes and functional training. Members interested in fitness will have access to a one-stop shop for their fitness needs through the functional fitness area, strength and cardio equipment and group fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba, spinning, and more. Located at Kwakeithel Rd, Ningthemkol, Imphal, Manipur 795140, India, the facility will also offer Youth Programming for children above 5 years.
Master Licensees of UFC GYM India, Farzad Palia and Istayak Ansari, stated, "The craze for MMA in the northeast is unparalleled with a number of MMA fighters hailing from this region. We're hopeful of grooming this talent further at our UFC GYM Imphal location and helping them reach the international stage and hopefully, the UFC."
Sub-Licensees of UFC GYM Imphal, Rinkhui Shimray, Deepak Singh and Thongam Leo stated, "Manipur has been the epitome in producing world class athletes for our country. However, there is no world class training facility here and that is what we want to provide at UFC GYM to support the current and future talent here. UFC GYM programming is designed to cater to the training styles of every sport as well as for people who are just looking to get fit and that is what's amazing about it."
Since debuting in 2009, UFC GYM has opened 150+ locations throughout the United States, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Mexico, Oman, Philippines, South America, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and more.
In 2018, the fitness franchise expanded its global brand presence to India, which is comprised of the world's second-largest population, in partnership with Artaxerxes Fitness & Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd, led by Master Licensees Istayak Ansari and Farzad Palia. The Master Licensees have an unprecedented partnership agreement with UFC GYM® to open more than 100 gym locations throughout India through 2032.
UFC GYM will also be launching the UFC FIT and CLASS models in India this year. UFC GYM programming has been developed through exclusive access to the training regimens of internationally-acclaimed UFC athletes and world-class Fitness Directors. The company's unique Train Different® approach provides members with everything they need for the entire family to move, to get fit and to live a healthy life regardless of their age or current athletic ability.
For more information about UFC GYM Imphal, please visit ufcgym.in, or follow the gym on Instagram at @ufcgymimphal.
About UFC GYM®
UFC GYM® is the first major brand extension of UFC®, the world's premier MMA organization, created in alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world's most successful fitness brands. As the first to unite the benefits of MMA with fitness, the brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine. UFC GYM's TRAIN DIFFERENT® approach provides members with the ultimate fitness experience and programming that secures results for all ages and training levels. With over 150 locations opened and 700 additional locations currently in development globally, UFC GYM has revolutionized the fitness industry and positively impacted countless lives worldwide. UFC GYM offers the opportunity to own and operate a franchise domestically and internationally. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com. Follow UFC GYM at Facebook.com/UFCGYM, Youtube.com/UFCGYM, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: @UFCGYM. Follow UFC GYM India at Facebook.com/UFCGYMIndia, youtube.com/UFCGYMIndia, Twitter and Instagram: @UFCGYMIndia.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 688 million fans and 198 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while broadcasting to nearly 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is owned by global entertainment, sports and content company Endeavor, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok: @UFC.
Media Contacts:
Mohammed Rabi – rabi@ufcgym.in
Ashley Fitzgerald – ashley.fitzgerald@ufcgym.com
Brian Smith – bsmith@ufc.com
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SOURCE UFC GYM India
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