Islam Makhachev
In short
Islam Makhachev is the current UFC Welterweight Champion and the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. He is currently in the news for turning down a title defence against Carlos Prates at UFC 336.
Who they are now
He is a professional mixed martial artist from Russia who competes in the Welterweight division. He holds the top spot in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because he declined a fight against Carlos Prates, leading to the introduction of an interim welterweight title and public debate regarding his fight selection.
An example of their work
Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski in February 2023 to become the number one pound-for-pound fighter. He has also successfully defended his status as a top-ranked fighter following UFC 322.