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

Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded Petr Yan the Medal of the Order of Merit to the Fatherland, Second Degree. The former UFC bantamweight champion received this state honor for his contributions to the development of physical culture and sport in Russia. This represents one of the highest civilian honors in the Russian Federation. The award recognizes Yan's achievements in combat sports and his representation of Russia on the international stage. Details about a formal ceremony or additional context were not provided in the announcement.