Rafael Fiziev rejects label of Kyrgyz martial arts product, praises Razhabali

Rafael Fiziev has stated he does not consider himself a product of the Kyrgyz combat sports school, saying he is self-made. He also commented on the current generation of fighters from the region, singling out Razhabali as a phenomenon unlike any other fighter in the world and praising Justin Gaethje's unique ability to land strikes and avoid punches.