Fiziev rejects label of Kyrgyz martial arts product, credits only himself

Rafael Fiziev has rejected the notion that he is a product of the Kyrgyz combat sports school, stating he considers himself self-made. He offered praise for standout Kyrgyz fighters such as Razhababli and Orolbay, calling Razhababli a phenomenon, while also commenting on Justin Gaethje's unique striking ability following Gaethje's win over Ilia Topuria.