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, 2nd Class" by the Russian government. The honor recognizes his achievements and contributions to the development of physical culture and sport in Russia. Details about the specific ceremony or timing of the award were not provided in the announcement. This state recognition reflects Yan's standing as one of Russia's most prominent mixed martial artists. The medal is one of the country's significant civil honors.