UFC commentator Laura Sanko shared a picture of herself looking unrecognisable during her “awkward phase” as a youngster.
The former Invicta fighter has made history within the UFC this year.
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At UFC 293 she became the first woman since 2001 to commentate on a pay-per-view event.
Sanko, 40, drew praise from Conor McGregor that night and has built an enormous fanbase with her brilliant analysis.
The popular star has over 400,000 followers on Instagram, and recently shared a throwback snap with them.
In the picture, a young Sanko beams from ear to ear while standing next to her brother in big round spectacles and a red cardigan.
Captioning the snap, she wrote: “This is for everyone out there whose awkward phase was made much longer and much worse by an annoyingly good looking sibling.
“Your time will come …also, the vibe of this outfit.”
Sanko’s post received over 9,000 likes.
One follower commented: “This was my life as well!”
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While a second added: “Love this!”
MMA fans love Sanko, with one having previously branded her a “Goddess”.
And even the “Notorious” McGregor agrees that she is great.
After UFC 293, he tweeted: “Sanko is incredible! ‘Spins the chin but nothin’ doin’’ Love it. Incredibly refreshing addition!
“Hats off to the whole @ufc crew! Stellar this evening is! Bravo! Only getting better! What a machine!”
Sanko later humbly responded: “Thank you for that Conor… dream come true for me to be on the call tonight,” adding: “Our team is the best in the world.”
GettySanko, 40, is among the UFC’s most popular analysts[/caption]
GettyShe appears on screen with British MMA legend Michael Bisping[/caption]