Ayman Zahabi has confirmed that his upcoming bout with Sean O'Malley will serve as a title eliminator, with the winner earning the next fight against Petr Yan. This announcement clarifies the bantamweight division's immediate future and sets up a significant matchup for Yan. The details of when and where this eliminator bout will take place remain unclear from the announcement. Zahabi's confirmation suggests the UFC has mapped out the next step in the competitive 135-pound landscape.
