Fiziev rejects label as product of Kyrgyz MMA, praises Razhabali as a phenomenon

Rafael Fiziev has distanced himself from being called a product of Kyrgyz martial arts, stating he considers himself self-made. He praised fellow fighters Razhabali and Orolbay as phenomena while crediting the country's athletic culture and natural environment for producing strong competitors. Fiziev also highlighted fighters such as Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Jon Jones as individuals with a rare, God-given quality that sets them apart.