Islam Makhachev tops the list of Russian fighters with the most UFC victories at 17 wins. Alexander Volkov sits second with 14 wins, followed by Khabib Nurmagomedov with 13. Petr Yan, Magomed Ankalaev, and Nikita Krylov are tied with 12 wins each. Movsar Evloev, Rustam Khabilov, and Arman Tsarukyan round out the list with 10 victories apiece. This ranking showcases the deep talent pool of Russian fighters competing at the highest level of MMA.
Islam Makhachev has cemented his place at the top of a unique piece of UFC history, leading all Russian fighters with 17 victories inside the promotion as of May 2026.
Makhachev, 34, carries an overall professional record of 28-1-0 and currently holds a UFC championship while also sitting atop the pound-for-pound rankings. Fighting out of Eagles MMA as a southpaw, the 178 cm Russian grappler is as precise as he is relentless, posting a striking accuracy of 58 percent alongside 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Sitting second on the all-time list is Alexander Volkov with 14 UFC wins, followed by the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov at 13. Nurmagomedov, 37, retired with a perfect 29-0-0 record and was one of the most dominant grapplers the sport has seen, averaging 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career and finishing with a striking accuracy of 48 percent.
Three fighters share the next tier with 12 UFC wins apiece: Petr Yan, Magomed Ankalaev, and Nikita Krylov. Krylov, though listed as Ukrainian in the AgentMMA database, rounds out that group and holds a 31-11-0 record competing in the Light Heavyweight division, where he is currently ranked 13th. The six-foot-three fighter carries a 77-inch reach and lands 4.36 significant strikes per minute at 54 percent accuracy.
Movsar Evloev, Rustam Khabilov, and Arman Tsarukyan each sit at 10 UFC wins to complete the top group.
Why it matters
- Makhachev's 17 wins lead the Russian UFC wins list while he is simultaneously the reigning champion and top pound-for-pound fighter.
- The list spans multiple weight classes, reflecting consistent Russian representation across the UFC roster.
- Khabib's 13 wins are all the more striking given his perfect 29-0-0 professional record and early retirement.
