Petr Yan awarded Order of Merit to the Fatherland by Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded Petr Yan the Medal of the Order of Merit to the Fatherland, Second Degree, for his contributions to the development of physical culture and sports. The honor recognizes Yan's achievements as a top-level mixed martial artist and former UFC bantamweight champion. Yan is a highly accomplished fighter who has represented Russia on the global MMA stage. The award was issued by presidential decree and is considered a significant national recognition.