Fiziev Distances Himself from Kyrgyz MMA Scene, Praises Radjabali as a Phenomenon

Rafael Fiziev stated that he considers himself a product of his own making and not of the Kyrgyz martial arts school, citing ongoing friction with the country. He credited fighters like Radjabali and Orolbai as genuine phenomena, noting Radjabali's 100-percent finish rate, and argued that Valentina Shevchenko should similarly not be labeled a product of Kyrgyz coaching. Fiziev also praised Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, Khabib, and Jon Jones as fighters gifted with something exceptional from an early age.