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

Ayman Zahabi has confirmed that his upcoming fight with Sean O'Malley will determine who faces Petr Yan next. The winner of the Zahabi-O'Malley bout will earn the opportunity to fight the former bantamweight champion. This announcement clarifies Yan's position in the bantamweight division and his path back to title contention. The post asked fans who they would prefer to see Yan face, offering options of Sean O'Malley, Ayman Zahabi, or Merab Dvalishvili. The confirmation adds significant stakes to the Zahabi vs O'Malley matchup beyond just the fighters involved.