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

Rafael Fiziev has stated that he considers himself self-made and does not identify as a product of the Kyrgyz martial arts school, adding that he views Valentina Shevchenko in the same light. Fiziev praised fighters such as Razhababli and Orolbai as genuine phenomena, crediting the country's culture and physical attributes for producing talented athletes. He also offered high praise for Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Jon Jones as fighters gifted with rare qualities.