Rafael Fiziev leads all CIS-born UFC fighters with eight post-fight bonuses, followed by Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria with seven each. Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan each have six bonuses to their names.
Rafael Fiziev stands atop a notable internal ranking among UFC fighters from the former Soviet space, having earned eight post-fight bonuses across his Octagon career — more than any other CIS-born competitor on the roster, according to AgentMMA data compiled as of June 27, 2026.
Chasing Fiziev are two of the promotion's biggest current stars. Khamzat Chimaev, the 32-year-old middleweight contender representing the United Arab Emirates, has collected seven bonuses and enters the conversation as the number-one ranked fighter at 185 pounds. Standing six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach, "Borz" is one of the most physically imposing presences in the division, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and landing significant strikes at a 60 percent accuracy rate. Ilia Topuria matches Chimaev's bonus total at seven. The 29-year-old Georgian-born Spaniard, ranked second at lightweight and first pound-for-pound on the AgentMMA listings, carries a 17-1 record and generates an eye-catching 4.81 significant strikes per minute — one of the highest output rates in the sport.
Rounding out the group are Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan, each credited with six post-fight bonuses. Makhachev, now competing at welterweight and holding championship gold there with a 28-1 record, has long been recognized as one of the most complete fighters in the world. The 34-year-old Russian southpaw from Eagles MMA converts takedowns at 3.2 per 15 minutes and attempts submissions at a rate of 1.1 per 15 minutes, complementing a striking accuracy of 58 percent.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's bonus lead highlights his reputation as a consistent finisher despite operating outside the title picture that defines some of his peers
- Chimaev and Topuria's identical seven-bonus tallies reflect how quickly both have risen to the top of their respective divisions
- The CIS pipeline continues to produce some of the UFC's most rewarded performers, with five fighters combining for 34 post-fight bonuses among them
