Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has been awarded the medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland, 2nd Class" by Russian authorities. The honor recognizes Yan's achievements and contributions to the development of physical culture and sports in Russia. Yan is one of the most accomplished Russian fighters in UFC history, having held the bantamweight title and competed at the highest level for years. This state recognition highlights his impact on Russian combat sports. The award ceremony details were not specified in the announcement.
