Aimann Zahabi has confirmed that his upcoming bout with Sean O'Malley will determine the next opponent for former bantamweight champion Petr Yan. The winner of the Zahabi-O'Malley matchup will earn the opportunity to face Yan in what could be a significant fight in the bantamweight division. This announcement adds stakes to the Zahabi vs O'Malley contest, positioning it as an eliminator of sorts. While Merab Dvalishvili's name was also mentioned in fan speculation, the official confirmation points to the Zahabi-O'Malley winner as Yan's next challenge.
