Rafael Fiziev of Azerbaijan leads all fighters from CIS nations with eight UFC post-fight bonuses to his name. Khamzat Chimaev, Ilia Topuria, and Dennis Siver each have seven, while Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan, and Alexey Oleynik have each earned six.
Rafael Fiziev has established himself as the most decorated fighter from the Commonwealth of Independent States when it comes to UFC post-fight bonus awards, having collected eight bonuses across his Octagon career — more than any other competitor from the region.
Fiziev, who represents Azerbaijan, sits alone at the top of the CIS bonus leaderboard. Chasing him on seven bonuses apiece are Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria. Topuria, nicknamed "El Matador," carries a 17-1 record and currently ranks second in the lightweight division and first in the pound-for-pound standings. The 29-year-old fighting out of Spain lands an impressive 4.81 significant strikes per minute and has proven himself one of the most dangerous finishers in the sport.
Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan, and Alexey Oleynik each round out the group with six post-fight bonuses. Makhachev, the 34-year-old welterweight champion from Russia, holds a 28-1 record and fights out of Eagles MMA. A technically precise southpaw, he lands 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and connects on 58 percent of his significant strikes, underlining a well-rounded game that complements his bonus-earning highlight moments. Dennis Siver, the veteran German fighter with a 23-11 record, also sits on seven bonuses — a remarkable tally accumulated across a lengthy UFC tenure for the 47-year-old, who averaged 3.87 significant strikes per minute throughout his career.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's eight bonuses reflect elite finishing ability and entertainment value across a highly competitive lightweight and welterweight landscape
- Several fighters on this list — Makhachev, Topuria, and Chimaev — remain active title contenders or champions, meaning the leaderboard could shift quickly
- The depth of CIS talent on this list highlights the region's outsized influence on modern UFC rosters
