Petr Yan awarded Russian state medal for contributions to sport

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has been awarded the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland, Second Class" by the Russian government. The honor recognizes his achievements and contributions to the development of physical culture and sport in Russia. Yan, one of the most accomplished Russian fighters in UFC history, continues to compete at the highest level of mixed martial arts. The specific details regarding when and how the award ceremony took place were not disclosed in the announcement. This state recognition highlights Yan's status as one of Russia's most prominent combat sports figures.