Aimann Zahabi has stated that he still hasn't signed a contract to compete at the UFC White House event, despite already being officially listed on the card. He is scheduled to face Sean O'Malley at the event. Zahabi joked that he hasn't signed the contract but that the UFC is good at keeping its word. The post suggests the UFC may have multiple backup options lined up for O'Malley in case the Zahabi fight falls through. The situation highlights an unusual disconnect between official fight announcements and actual contract status.
Sean O'Malley's scheduled opponent for UFC White House has revealed a notable contractual wrinkle ahead of the June 14 event, with Aimann Zahabi publicly stating he has yet to put pen to paper on a deal despite already appearing on the official fight card.
Zahabi acknowledged the unusual situation but softened any concern by joking that the UFC tends to keep its word, suggesting he remains confident the bout will come together. Still, the disconnect between an official listing and an unsigned contract is uncommon, and reports indicate the promotion may have backup options in place for O'Malley should the fight ultimately fall through.
O'Malley enters the event as one of the most high-profile names in the bantamweight division. The 31-year-old American, who trains out of MMA Lab, carries a 20-3-0 record and currently sits ranked fourth at 135 pounds. Fighting out of a switch stance, "Suga" is one of the most prolific strikers in the sport, landing 6.05 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 60 percent accuracy — figures that place him among the elite in his weight class.
No verified data for Zahabi was available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- O'Malley is a ranked top-five bantamweight, meaning any opponent change could shift the competitive and narrative stakes of the event significantly.
- The UFC listing a fighter without a signed contract raises questions about standard promotional procedures and timeline management.
- With backup options reportedly in place, the bantamweight division could see an unexpected name step in if Zahabi's contract situation is not resolved before June 14.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
