The organization of the match was reported by sources close to the situation. According to available information, Kannonir has already signed a contract for the fight, and Adesanya plans to do so in the near future.
Both fighters last fought on February 12 at UFC 271 in Houston, where Israel Adesanya successfully defended his title for the fourth time, defeating Robert Whittaker by unanimous decision, and Jared Cannonier knocked out Derek Brunson in the second round.
