Petr Yan receives Order of Merit medal for contributions to sport

Petr Yan has been awarded the medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland, Second Degree" for his contributions to the development of physical culture and sports. This is a prestigious state honor recognizing his achievements in combat sports. The award acknowledges Yan's significant impact on Russian athletics and his accomplishments in mixed martial arts. The specific ceremony details or who presented the award were not mentioned in the announcement. This recognition comes amid Yan's continued career as a top UFC bantamweight contender.