Rafael Fiziev refuses to be labeled a product of Kyrgyz martial arts

Rafael Fiziev has rejected the idea that he is a product of the Kyrgyz combat sports school, stating he considers himself self-made. He acknowledged the rise of Kyrgyz fighters such as Rajabaali and Orolbai, calling Rajabaali a phenomenon with 100 percent finishes, while noting that fighters like Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Justin Gaethje possess a rare, God-given quality that sets them apart.