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

Rafael Fiziev has pushed back on being called a product of the Kyrgyz school of martial arts, stating he considers himself self-made. He credited fighters like Razhababli and Orolbai as natural phenomena and acknowledged the broader rise of Kyrgyz fighters, attributing it to the country's lifestyle and athletic culture rather than any organized school. Fiziev also praised Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, Khabib, and Jon Jones as fighters gifted with something special from a young age.