Islam Makhachev leads all Russian fighters with 17 victories in UFC competition. Alexander Volkov ranks second with 14 wins, followed by Khabib Nurmagomedov with 13. Petr Yan and Magomed Ankalaev are tied with 12 wins each, while Nikita Krylov also has 12. Movsar Evloev, Rustam Khabilov, and Arman Tsarukyan round out the list with 10 victories apiece. This ranking demonstrates the sustained success of Russian fighters across multiple weight classes in the UFC.
Islam Makhachev stands alone at the top of the all-time UFC wins list among Russian fighters, having accumulated 17 victories inside the Octagon, according to a ranking compiled from UFC competition records.
Makhachev, 34, carries an overall professional record of 28-1-0 and currently holds a championship in his division, also sitting at the top of the pound-for-pound rankings. Operating out of a southpaw stance and training with Eagles MMA, the 178 cm fighter has built his dominance on a combination of precision striking — connecting at a 58 percent accuracy rate — and a relentless grappling attack averaging 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Second on the all-time list is Alexander Volkov with 14 UFC wins, ahead of Khabib Nurmagomedov in third with 13. Nurmagomedov, who retired undefeated at 29-0-0, remains one of the most decorated grapplers in UFC history, having averaged an extraordinary 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career. The 37-year-old stood 178 cm tall with a matching 178 cm reach.
Petr Yan, Magomed Ankalaev, and Nikita Krylov are each tied with 12 UFC victories. Krylov, notably, represents Ukraine rather than Russia — a distinction worth noting in a ranking otherwise dominated by Russian nationals. The 34-year-old light heavyweight, ranked 13th in his division, stands six-foot-three with a 77-inch reach and posts a striking accuracy of 54 percent.
Movsar Evloev, Rustam Khabilov, and Arman Tsarukyan each sit on 10 UFC wins, rounding out the list.
Why it matters
- Makhachev's lead reflects active championship-level performance, not just career longevity
- The list spans multiple weight classes, underlining the breadth of Russian MMA talent in the UFC
- Khabib's placement at third despite retiring years ago speaks to the volume of fights he finished efficiently
