Laura Sanko’s unexpected brown BJJ belt matches Alex Pereira and contrasts with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s white belt
MMA stands out as one of the most demanding sports globally, that demands blood and sweat, not just metaphorically but literally. It blends various martial arts disciplines, including Jiujitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Kickboxing, and more. Consequently, fighters must excel in these areas, refining their skills over time. A recent example is Conor McGregor, who earned his black belt in BJJ after a decade of training and dominance. Surprisingly, UFC Color Commentator Laura Sanko has a brown belt which Alex Pereira also owns, while Khabib Nurmagomedov holds a white belt. Let’s take a look at the details.
When discussing a fighter’s success with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt, we often talk about Khabib Nurmagomedov, who was hailed as one of the greatest fighters and prematurely retired from the martial arts world with an impressive 29-0 record. Very interesting to mention. He has a lower BJJ belt compared to Brown Sanko.
For those who don’t know, white is the first rank in BJJ, followed by blue, purple, brown, black, coral 7, coral 8, and finally red. Obtaining these belts is not an easy job as it takes time. It takes a lot of time and dedication, especially to earn the prestigious red belt.
Conor McGregor’s black belt marks an important milestone in his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. For Sanko, brown belt, one step away from black belt, is a commendable accomplishment considering she has been training since her 2008.
And Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev also hold brown belts, as does UFC commentator Laura Sanko. After defeating Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 294, Khamzat Chimaev was quickly promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt.
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In fact, many people would be surprised to learn that Laura Sanko is ranked higher than Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest fighters in the sport. But what is a little forgotten is that Sankoh has been training for 10 years and Khabib is only just starting out.
