The American TV host's love for Rahmon inspired her to speak in Kazakh.

ESPN commentator Laura Sanko surprised fans by speaking in Kazakh after Shavkat Rakhmonov's triumph at UFC 310, reports Caravan.kz, citing Offside.kz.

Known for her affection for the Kazakh fighter, Laura made an effort to say a few phrases in Kazakh.

“Сәлеметсіз бе. Қазақстан алға! Шавкат — настоящий казахский… Я забыла последнее слово. Это очень сложный язык. Но я очень надеюсь, что казахстанцы посмотрят это. Это означает: Шавкат — настоящий казахский воин,” — Laura shared with her colleague.

“Сәлеметсіз бе. Қазақстан алға! Шавкат — настоящий казахский… Я забыла последнее слово. Это очень сложный язык. Но я очень надеюсь, что казахстанцы посмотрят это. Это означает: Шавкат — настоящий казахский воин,” — Laura shared with her colleague.

Sanko also clarified the meaning of the phrases, emphasizing that:

“Сәлеметсіз бе” means “Hello,” and “Қазақстан алға” translates to “Go forward, Kazakhstan.”

“Сәлеметсіз бе” means “Hello,” and “Қазақстан алға” translates to “Go forward, Kazakhstan.”

Her attempt to support the fighter sparked a lively response on social media. Users greatly appreciated Laura's efforts to learn the Kazakh language and express her respect for Rakhmonov and his homeland.