Zahabi confirms his fight with O'Malley will determine Yan's next opponent

Aimann Zahabi has confirmed that his upcoming bout with Sean O'Malley will determine who faces Petr Yan next. The announcement clarifies the stakes for the bantamweight matchup and Yan's position in the division. The winner of Zahabi versus O'Malley will earn the opportunity to fight the former champion. This setup gives both Zahabi and O'Malley clear incentive as they prepare for their contest. Fans are divided on whether they prefer to see Yan face the winner or potentially fight Merab Dvalishvili instead.