Petr Yan awarded Medal of the Order for Services to the Fatherland II degree

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has been honored with the Medal of the Order for Services to the Fatherland, second degree, by the Russian government. The prestigious award recognizes Yan's achievements and contributions to the development of physical culture and sports in Russia. This is a significant state honor reflecting his impact on Russian combat sports at the highest international level. The announcement was made officially through government channels. No further details about a ceremony or additional context were provided in the post.