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With Rafael Fiziev looking to return to winning ways ahead of his UFC 313 rematch against Justin Gaethje, fans have often wondered about the support system around 'Ataman' during fight week. Despite his rising star status, the Azerbaijan citizen has remained incredibly private regarding his personal life.
The information remains scarce about the 32-year-old's personal life, but a report by TV ShowStars suggests that he is married to a woman named Kamilla, whom he met whilst living in Kyrgyzstan. Rafael and Kamilla Fiziev are also believed to have two children together. One of their children, a son, is named Musa Fiziev.
Fiziev was a Kyrgyzstani citizen until 2021, and his family resided in the country. However, in 2021, he decided to stop representing Kyrgyzstan over the alleged discrimination against Shi'a muslims in the country. Fiziev, along with his family, moved to Phuket, Thailand. He has represented Team Tiger Muay Thai based in Thailand since 2017.
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Rafael Fiziev credits his family's history for becoming an elite fighter
Rafaeul Fiziev was born in Korday, Kazakhstan, located near the nation's border with Kyrgyzstan. According to online sources, Fiziev had to move to Kyrgyzstan due to difficult circumstances and endured bullying and hardships, which compelled him to learn martial arts.
In a 2021 interview with Asian MMA, Fiziev revealed that he belonged to a family that has produced many warriors in history and shared his thoughts on being an MMA fighter, stating:
"From 12 years old I fight... For me, it's how I live, in the cage I live. This is love for me, this is first love because my family in history were warriors from an area where you need to be a warrior. If you're not a warrior, you're nothing." [H/T Asian MMA]
Fiziev's upcoming fight with Justin Gaethje will mark his first competitive appearance in nearly 18 months. The 32-year-old was on the sidelines since suffering a knee injury in his September 2023 bout against Mateusz Gamrot.
