Rafael Fiziev tops the list of UFC fighters from CIS nations with eight post-fight bonuses, ahead of Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria who each have seven. Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan both have six bonuses, while Alexey Oleynik rounds out the notable names with six of his own.
Rafael Fiziev holds the record for the most post-fight bonuses earned by a UFC fighter born in a CIS nation, with eight total, according to a breakdown of bonus tallies across the promotion's roster.
Fiziev sits one clear of two of the sport's biggest current stars. Khamzat Chimaev, the 32-year-old middleweight contender ranked first in his division and tenth pound-for-pound, has collected seven bonuses across a 15-1-0 career. Fighting out of Allstars Training Center, the six-foot-two Chimaev is one of the most dominant grapplers in the UFC, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes while landing significant strikes at a 60 percent accuracy rate. Ilia Topuria, ranked second at lightweight and first pound-for-pound at 29 years old, also sits at seven bonuses. The Spain-based Georgian carries a 17-1-0 record and produces a striking output of 4.81 significant strikes per minute, among the highest in the promotion.
Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan each have six bonuses to their names. Makhachev, the reigning welterweight champion and a southpaw out of Russia, is 28-1-0 at 34 years old and blends elite grappling — 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes — with a 58 percent striking accuracy. Veteran submission specialist Alexey Oleynik also sits at six post-fight bonuses, rounding out the notable names on the list.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's eight bonuses reflect consistent high-octane performances rather than a single standout run
- Chimaev and Topuria, both at seven, are still in their primes and well-positioned to close the gap
- The list highlights how heavily CIS-born fighters have shaped the UFC's most entertaining bouts in recent years
- Makhachev's six bonuses are notable given his more methodical, control-based fighting style
