Rafael Fiziev rejects label of Kyrgyz martial arts product, praises Razhababli and Gaethje

Rafael Fiziev has distanced himself from the Kyrgyz martial arts school, stating he considers himself self-made and does not identify as a product of that system. He acknowledged the rise of fighters like Razhababli and Orolbay from Kyrgyzstan, crediting their success to natural toughness and a culture built around sport. Fiziev singled out Razhababli as a phenomenon unlike anyone else in the world, also praising Justin Gaethje for his unique fighting attributes.