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 matchmaking path in the bantamweight division and sets up a significant contender bout. The winner will earn a high-profile fight against former champion Yan. Merab Dvalishvili was also mentioned as an alternative option in fan discussion. The post did not specify when the Zahabi vs O'Malley fight is scheduled.
