Rafael Fiziev tops the list of UFC fighters from CIS countries with eight post-fight bonuses to his name. Khamzat Chimaev, Ilia Topuria, and Dennis Siver each have seven, while Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan, and Alexey Oleynik each have six.
Rafael Fiziev has claimed the top spot among UFC fighters of CIS origin in all-time post-fight bonuses, having collected eight performance awards across his UFC career.
Fiziev edges out a group of notable names on the list. Khamzat Chimaev, Ilia Topuria, and Dennis Siver each sit one back with seven bonuses apiece, while Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan, and Alexey Oleynik each hold six.
Makhachev, 34, represents Russia and currently competes at welterweight, where he holds the championship and carries a 28-1 record. Fighting out of Eagles MMA as a southpaw, he averages 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands strikes at a 58 percent accuracy rate, among the highest in the sport.
Topuria, known as El Matador, is a 29-year-old from Spain ranked second in the lightweight division and first in the pound-for-pound standings. He carries a 17-1 record and generates an aggressive 4.81 significant strikes per minute, reflecting the finishing instincts that have helped him accumulate seven bonuses.
Siver, a 47-year-old German veteran fighting out of Kiboju, rounds out the seven-bonus group. He finishes his career with a 23-11 record and a signature action style built on 3.87 significant strikes landed per minute, numbers that consistently put him in the middle of entertaining exchanges throughout his time in the promotion.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's eight bonuses underscore his status as one of the most crowd-pleasing fighters the CIS region has produced in the UFC.
- The list highlights the depth of bonus-earning talent from that region, spanning multiple weight classes and eras.
- Makhachev and Topuria both remain active at the top of their respective divisions, meaning the standings could shift with any future performance.
