Petr Yan awarded Order for Services to the Fatherland medal

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has been honored with the medal of the Order "For Services to the Fatherland II degree" by the Russian government. The prestigious state award recognizes Yan's achievements and contributions to the development of physical culture and sports in Russia. This medal is one of Russia's highest civilian honors, reflecting Yan's significant impact on combat sports both domestically and internationally. The recognition comes as acknowledgment of his career accomplishments in mixed martial arts at the highest level of competition.