Rafael Fiziev tops the list of UFC fighters from CIS nations with eight post-fight bonuses, ahead of Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria who each have seven. Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan both sit at six bonuses apiece.
Rafael Fiziev stands as the most decorated fighter from the Commonwealth of Independent States when it comes to UFC post-fight bonuses, having earned eight of them across his career — more than any other competitor from the region.
Fiziev edges out two of the sport's biggest current stars. Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria each have seven post-fight bonuses to their names. Topuria, known as "El Matador," carries a 17-1 record and competes at lightweight, where he is ranked second in the division and first in the pound-for-pound standings. The 29-year-old fighting out of Spain is one of the most active strikers in the promotion, averaging 4.81 significant strikes per minute.
Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan round out the top group, each sitting at six post-fight bonuses. Makhachev, 34, is the reigning welterweight champion and holds a 28-1 record. Fighting out of Russia under the Eagles MMA banner, he is a well-rounded threat who averages 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 58 percent of his significant strikes, the highest accuracy figure among the fighters in this grouping. He also sits atop the pound-for-pound rankings.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's eight bonuses reflect consistent finishing ability and fan-friendly performances throughout his UFC tenure.
- The list underscores how fighters from CIS nations have become a dominant force across multiple weight classes in the UFC.
- Topuria and Makhachev, ranked first and second pound-for-pound respectively, illustrate how bonus production aligns with elite-level competitive standing.
- Tsarukyan's six bonuses place him among the region's most exciting performers despite not yet holding a title.
