Petr Yan awarded Order of Merit for the Fatherland II degree medal

Petr Yan has been honored with the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland II degree" for his contributions to the development of physical culture and sport. This is a state decoration from the Russian Federation recognizing his achievements in combat sports. The announcement did not provide details on the ceremony or date of the award. Yan is a former UFC bantamweight champion and one of Russia's most prominent MMA exports.