Rafael Fiziev tops the list of CIS-origin UFC fighters by post-fight bonuses with eight, ahead of Khamzat Chimaev, Ilia Topuria, and Dennis Siver who each have seven. Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan are tied with six bonuses apiece, while Aleksei Oleinik also has six.
AgentMMA data shows Rafael Fiziev holds the most post-fight bonuses among UFC fighters from CIS countries, accumulating eight across his career. Khamzat Chimaev, Ilia Topuria, and Dennis Siver each sit one behind on seven, while Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan, and Aleksei Oleinik are all tied with six.
Fiziev's eight bonuses reflect a reputation as one of the most electric strikers to emerge from the CIS region, though his verified fighter data was not included in this dataset.
Islam Makhachev, 34, is a Russian southpaw now competing at welterweight and currently holds a champion's distinction, carrying a 28-1-0 record. He averages 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 2.63 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent accuracy rate, numbers that speak to his all-round dominance. His six bonuses reflect consistent high-level performances across two divisions.
Ilia Topuria, known as El Matador, is 29 years old and represents Spain. The lightweight contender holds a 17-1-0 record, ranks second in his division, and sits first in the pound-for-pound standings. He generates 4.81 significant strikes per minute, making him one of the busiest offensive fighters in the promotion, which helps explain his seven bonus performances.
Dennis Siver, 47, fights out of Germany and carries a 23-11-0 professional record. His seven bonuses came over a lengthy UFC tenure, with a striking output of 3.87 significant strikes per minute underlining his aggressive style throughout his career.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's eight bonuses place him alone at the top of this regional leaderboard, ahead of several current champions and top contenders
- Topuria's seven bonuses alongside his number-one pound-for-pound ranking underline his standing as among the most dangerous active fighters in the sport
- Makhachev's six bonuses as a champion-level, high-volume grappler demonstrate that bonus performances are not limited to strikers alone
