Rafael Fiziev tops the list of UFC fighters from CIS countries with eight post-fight bonuses to his name. Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria are tied in second place with seven bonuses each, alongside Dennis Sievers. Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan each have six bonuses.
Rafael Fiziev has established himself as the top bonus earner among UFC fighters born in CIS nations, accumulating eight post-fight bonuses across his career — more than any other fighter from the region.
Fiziev edges out a pair of current stars who sit just behind him. Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria are each tied with seven post-fight bonuses, joined in that spot by Dennis Sievers. Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan round out the group with six bonuses apiece.
Chimaev, the 32-year-old middleweight contender ranked first in his division and tenth pound-for-pound, fights out of Allstars Training Center under UAE colors. Standing six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach, "Borz" lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute at 60 percent accuracy and averages an imposing 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him one of the most complete fighters in the sport.
Topuria, ranked second in the lightweight division and first overall pound-for-pound, carries a 17-1 record into his career at age 29. The Spain-based Georgian nicknamed "El Matador" generates 4.81 significant strikes per minute — among the highest rates in the promotion — and backs that striking output with 1.96 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Makhachev, the reigning welterweight champion from Russia and currently 28-1, is a southpaw who operates out of Eagles MMA. At 34, he averages 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 58 percent of his significant strikes, underlining the suffocating grappling-heavy style that has defined his title reign.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's total of eight bonuses places him ahead of several higher-profile names from the same region, highlighting his entertainment value inside the cage.
- With Chimaev and Topuria each at seven, both active contenders have a clear path to matching or surpassing his record as their careers continue.
- Makhachev and Tsarukyan sitting at six keeps the conversation open across multiple divisions, from lightweight through middleweight and beyond.
