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Rafael Fiziev rejects label as product of Kyrgyz MMA school ahead of UFC Baku

June 24, 2026
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Rafael Fiziev has pushed back against being called a product of the Kyrgyz martial arts school, stating he considers himself self-made. He also distanced Valentina Shevchenko from that label, crediting her development to her coach Pavel Fedotov and her years training abroad. Fiziev praised fellow Kyrgyz fighters Rajabaali and Oralbai as genuine phenomena, calling Rajabaali a one-of-a-kind talent with 100 percent finishes.

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