Rafael Fiziev rejects label of Kyrgyz MMA product, praises Radjabali as a phenomenon

Rafael Fiziev has pushed back on being identified as a product of Kyrgyzstan's martial arts school, stating he considers himself self-made. He also argued that Valentina Shevchenko should not be considered a product of that system given her subsequent travels and coaching. Fiziev reserved high praise for Radjabali, calling him a phenomenon unlike anyone else in the world, noting his 100-percent finishing rate.