Rafael Fiziev leads all fighters from CIS nations with eight UFC post-fight bonuses. Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria are tied for second with seven each, followed by Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan with six apiece.
Rafael Fiziev has established himself as the most decorated fighter from the Commonwealth of Independent States when it comes to UFC post-fight bonuses, leading all CIS athletes with eight total awards, according to figures current as of June 27, 2026.
Fiziev sits alone at the top of that regional leaderboard, with Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria tied just behind him at seven bonuses apiece. Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan each have six, rounding out the top performers from the region.
Chimaev, nicknamed "Borz," carries a 15-1-0 record and competes at middleweight, where he holds the number-one divisional ranking. The 32-year-old fighting out of the UAE and Allstars Training Center is one of the most physically imposing forces in the sport, standing six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach. He averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands significant strikes at a 60 percent accuracy rate, making his bonus-earning performances easy to understand.
Topuria, ranked number one pound-for-pound and second in the lightweight division, carries a 17-1-0 record. The 29-year-old Spaniard, known as "El Matador," is one of the most active strikers in the promotion, landing 4.81 significant strikes per minute. His seven bonuses reflect a finishing ability that has defined his rise through the rankings.
Makhachev, currently the welterweight champion at 28-1-0, owns six post-fight bonuses of his own. The 34-year-old Russian southpaw from Eagles MMA blends elite grappling — 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes — with a striking accuracy of 58 percent, making him a consistent threat to earn performance recognition on any given night.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's lead highlights the remarkable depth of bonus-earning talent across CIS nations in the modern UFC era
- Chimaev and Topuria's tie at seven keeps the race for the regional record competitive across multiple weight classes
- Makhachev and Tsarukyan at six apiece suggest the gap at the top could close quickly as both remain active
