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

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has been awarded the medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" of the second degree by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The honor was bestowed upon Yan for his contributions to the development of physical culture and sport in Russia. This is a prestigious state award recognizing Yan's achievements and impact on Russian combat sports. The announcement was made through a presidential decree. The recognition reflects Yan's status as one of Russia's most accomplished mixed martial artists.