Petr Yan
In short
Petr Yan is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion. He is in the news because he is scheduled to defend his title against Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy bout at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi this Saturday.
Who they are now
He is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the Bantamweight division. Yan is a two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion and a former interim champion.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him ahead of his third fight against Merab Dvalishvili, which takes place on 24 October in Abu Dhabi.
An example of their work
He has achieved significant success in the UFC, including winning the Bantamweight title twice. He also previously held the Bantamweight Championship in the Absolute Championship Berkut.