Laura Sanko isn’t a fan of Nick Diaz’s proposed Israel Adesanya super fight: “I wouldn’t want to see him fight Izzy”

ByMarc Ray
Laura Sanko, Nick Diaz, Israel Adesanya

UFC personality Laura Sanko doesn’t agree with Nick Diaz’s recent callout of Israel Adesanya. 

Earlier this month, Diaz promised an MMA comeback with a better version of himself. The Stockton native named former champion Adesanya as a preferred fight for the middleweight title. 

Laura Sanko Wants a “Legacy-Type” fight for Nick Diaz 

During a recent interview with Submission Radio, Sanko spoke about not being a fan of a potential Diaz-Adesanya fight. 

“Listen, for guys like Nick, I like legacy-type fights,” Sanko said “I like old school versus old school type of fights. I don’t love these, I wouldn’t want to see him fight Izzy. I’m not saying he couldn’t, you know, hold his own. But when we saw him comeback last time, that would be the way I would want to finish it.”

“I don’t mean to be retiring the guy because he’s such a legend. But, if I’m being honest, I want Nick to go on and have a great life and enjoy himself beyond MMA and beyond fighting and beyond the UFC. I think he deserves that.” (h/t BJPenn.com)

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Diaz last fought in a losing effort against Robbie Lawler in September 2021 at UFC 266. It was Diaz’s first fight back in seven years. Notably, the fight was originally slated for a 170-pound welterweight limit but Diaz’s camp requested a last-minute change for 185 pounds. 

Now, the 39-year-old’s goal is to have a great 2023 inside the octagon. 

“You can see me back on top in 2023, I’m making a comeback,” Diaz told MMA Mania. “I’m going to be quicker than ever, stronger than ever, better than ever — I’m just gonna be a whole new me. Whoever is on top at the time [I want], preferably Israel Adesanya, if he gets his title back.” (h/t MMA Mania)

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Marc Ray has lived his entire life in Houston, Texas, where he was born, raised and attended the University of Houston, studying broadcast journalism. As you may imagine, he spends much of his time watching mixed martial arts as part of his daily routine — not only to pump himself up, but also because he deeply enjoys the sport. Ray has worked for Houston Public Media, where he interned in the newsroom and produced community stories. Ray also created sports features in Houston for El Gato Media Network and occasionally produced content for an internship at AARP.

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