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

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has been awarded the Medal of the Order for Services to the Fatherland, Second Degree, by the Russian government. The honor recognizes his achievements and contributions to the development of physical culture and sport in Russia. Yan has been one of Russia's most successful mixed martial artists on the international stage, capturing the UFC bantamweight title and competing at the highest level of the sport. The medal is a significant state recognition of his athletic accomplishments and impact on Russian sports. No further details about the ceremony or presentation were included in the announcement.