Rafael Fiziev rejects label as product of Kyrgyz MMA, praises Radzhabali and Orolbai

Rafael Fiziev has distanced himself from being described as a product of Kyrgyz combat sports, stating he considers himself self-made. He credited the success of fighters from the region — including Orolbai and Radjabali — to their natural physical attributes and cultural upbringing rather than any specific national school. Fiziev described Radjabali as a world-class phenomenon with 100% finishes and compared his rare abilities to those of fighters like Islam Makhachev, Khabib, Jon Jones, and Justin Gaethje.