Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has been awarded the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland, Second Class" by the Russian government. The honor recognizes his achievements and contributions to the development of physical culture and sports in Russia. This is a prestigious state decoration that acknowledges Yan's success on the international MMA stage. The medal ceremony details have not been disclosed. Yan remains one of Russia's most accomplished combat sports athletes.
