Rafael Fiziev Distances Himself From Kyrgyz MMA, Praises Razhababli as a Phenomenon

Rafael Fiziev has stated he does not consider himself a product of the Kyrgyz combat sports school, saying he is self-made and that fighters like Valentina Shevchenko, whose coach drew heavily from Korean taekwondo, should not be attributed to it either. Fiziev praised Razhababli as a unique global phenomenon, noting his 100% finish rate, and drew comparisons to fighters like Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, and Khabib Nurmagomedov as athletes with an innate gift that sets them apart.