Aimann Zahabi has confirmed that his upcoming bout with Sean O'Malley will determine who faces Petr Yan next in the bantamweight division. The announcement clarifies the immediate title picture at 135 pounds. The winner of Zahabi vs O'Malley will earn the opportunity to challenge the former champion. Merab Dvalishvili remains another potential option mentioned in fan discussion, though Yan's next opponent appears set to come from this matchup.
