Zahabi confirms winner of O'Malley fight faces Petr Yan next

Aiemann Zahabi has confirmed that his upcoming bout with Sean O'Malley will determine Petr Yan's next opponent. The announcement establishes a clear path for Yan's return to action, with the winner of Zahabi versus O'Malley earning the opportunity to face the former bantamweight champion. This confirmation adds significant stakes to the Zahabi-O'Malley matchup. The post also references Merab Dvalishvili as an alternative option fans are considering for Yan. Details about timing or location of these potential matchups were not provided.