Petr Yan awarded medal for services to Russian sports

Petr Yan has been honored with the Medal of the Order 'For Merit to the Fatherland, 2nd Class' for his contributions to the development of physical culture and sports. This prestigious Russian state decoration recognizes Yan's achievements in representing Russia at the highest levels of combat sports. The former UFC bantamweight champion continues to receive recognition from his home country despite currently being outside the title picture. The award acknowledges his overall impact on Russian MMA and his role as an ambassador for the sport.