Petr Yan awarded Medal of the Order For Merit to the Fatherland II degree

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has been awarded the Medal of the Order 'For Merit to the Fatherland II degree' by Russian authorities. The prestigious honor recognizes his achievements and contributions to the development of physical culture and sports. This state recognition highlights Yan's impact beyond his fighting career and his role as a representative of Russian combat sports on the international stage. The award is one of Russia's significant state honors for athletic excellence. Yan continues to be one of the top-ranked bantamweights in the UFC.