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Rafael Fiziev rejects label as product of Kyrgyz martial arts system

June 24, 2026
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Rafael Fiziev has stated he considers himself self-made and does not identify as a product of the Kyrgyz school of martial arts, noting he has received significant criticism from that country. Fiziev also praised fighters such as Radjabali Shaydullaev and Orolbai as genuine phenomena, and commented on Justin Gaethje's unorthodox striking ability, saying fighters like Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, Khabib, and Jon Jones possess something rare that sets them apart.

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