Rafael Fiziev now leads all fighters from CIS countries with eight UFC post-fight bonuses following his knockout at UFC Baku. Khamzat Chimaev, Ilia Topuria, and Dennis Siver each have seven bonuses, while Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan, and Alexey Oleynik have each earned six.
Rafael Fiziev has taken sole possession of a notable regional record, surpassing several elite names from CIS countries by earning his eighth UFC post-fight bonus following his knockout victory at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026.
Fiziev's latest finish moved him ahead of Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria, who each hold seven bonuses, as well as Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan, and Alexey Oleynik, who have each collected six across their respective careers.
Makhachev, 34, is currently the UFC Welterweight champion out of Russia and ranks among the pound-for-pound elite. The Eagles MMA product carries a 28-1-0 record and averages 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes, complemented by a striking accuracy of 58 percent.
Topuria, fighting out of Spain under the nickname El Matador, sits at 17-1-0 and is ranked second in the Lightweight division and first pound-for-pound at age 29. The Climent Club representative is among the more active strikers in the sport, landing 4.81 significant strikes per minute.
German veteran Dennis Siver rounds out the seven-bonus group with a career record of 23-11-0. Now 47 years old, Siver posted 3.87 significant strikes landed per minute over the course of his UFC tenure.
Why it matters
- Fiziev now stands alone atop the CIS bonus list, separating himself from several current and former champions
- The record spans multiple weight classes and generations of fighters, underlining the depth of MMA talent across the region
- Chimaev, Topuria, and Makhachev remain active and could close the gap with future performances
