Zahabi vs O'Malley winner to face Petr Yan next

Aimann Zahabi has confirmed that the winner of his upcoming bout with Sean O'Malley will determine Petr Yan's next opponent. This announcement clarifies the stakes for the Zahabi-O'Malley matchup and sets up a clear path for Yan's return to the octagon. The post also mentions Merab Dvalishvili as an alternative option, though the details around that possibility are limited. Yan is coming off a loss to Dvalishvili and is looking to get back into title contention. The confirmation provides fans with clarity on the bantamweight division's near-term future.