Aiman Zahabi confirms winner of O'Malley bout gets next shot at Petr Yan

Aiman Zahabi has confirmed that his upcoming fight with Sean O'Malley will determine who faces Petr Yan next in the bantamweight division. The announcement establishes clear title implications for the Zahabi-O'Malley matchup. Yan is currently positioned to face the winner of this bout rather than other top contenders like Merab Dvalishvili. The confirmation provides clarity on the next steps in the 135-pound title picture. This represents a significant opportunity for both Zahabi and O'Malley to secure a high-profile fight with the former champion.