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

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has been honored with the Medal of the Order "For Services to the Fatherland II degree" by Russian authorities. The medal recognizes his contributions to the development of physical culture and sports. This state honor acknowledges Yan's accomplishments and impact on combat sports in Russia. The award represents one of the country's significant civilian honors. Details on the ceremony or presentation were not included in the announcement.