Fiziev Rejects Label as Product of Kyrgyz MMA, Praises Razhabali as a Phenomenon

Rafael Fiziev has pushed back on being called a product of the Kyrgyz martial arts school, stating he considers himself self-made. He acknowledged the rise of Kyrgyz fighters such as Razhabali and Orolbai, describing Razhabali as a world-class phenomenon with 100 percent finishes and no equal in the sport. Fiziev also placed Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, Khabib, and Jon Jones in a category of fighters who possess a God-given quality that separates them from everyone else.