Fiziev Rejects Label of Kyrgyz MMA Product, Praises Razhababli as a Phenomenon

Rafael Fiziev has rejected being called a product of Kyrgyz MMA, saying he considers himself self-made and does not associate himself with the country's fighting scene given the negativity he has received from it. He spoke about the rise of fighters from Kyrgyzstan, crediting natural physical attributes and a sporting culture for their success. Fiziev singled out Razhababli as a once-in-a-generation phenomenon, comparing him to the likes of Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Jon Jones as fighters blessed with something extraordinary.