Rafael Fiziev leads all fighters from CIS countries 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 Aleksei Oleinik have six apiece.
Rafael Fiziev has claimed the top spot among fighters from CIS nations when it comes to UFC post-fight bonus awards, accumulating eight total bonuses across his Octagon career.
Fiziev sits one ahead of a trio tied at seven: welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev, featherweight and lightweight standout Ilia Topuria, and veteran Dennis Siver. Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan, and Aleksei Oleinik each have six bonuses to their names.
Topuria, ranked second at lightweight and first pound-for-pound at just 29 years old, has built one of the most decorated recent resumes in the sport. The Spain-based Georgian carries a 17-1-0 record and lands an impressive 4.81 significant strikes per minute, helping explain his consistent presence on bonus lists.
Makhachev, now competing at welterweight and holding the championship there, brings a 28-1-0 record into his career at 34. The Russian southpaw out of Eagles MMA lands 3.2 takedowns per fifteen minutes and attempts 1.1 submissions in the same span, making him one of the most complete fighters in the sport regardless of division.
Siver, 47, rounds out the seven-bonus group with a career record of 23-11-0. The Germany-based fighter produced 3.87 significant strikes per minute over his UFC tenure, a volume that fueled memorable performances throughout a long career.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's eight bonuses place him above a group of current top-ten and championship-level fighters, underscoring his finishing ability
- Topuria's seven bonuses at age 29 suggest his bonus count could climb significantly with years of competition still ahead
- The list spans active champions, contenders, and retired veterans, reflecting the sustained bonus-earning culture among CIS-region fighters across multiple eras
