Well-known journalist Brett Okamoto announced that Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier will fight on October 24. Their fight will take place at the 254th UFC tournament, with the main event Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. The fight will have the elimination status, its winner will face the winner of Adesanya vs Costa bout in the championship fight.
At the moment it is not known exactly where UFC 254 will take place. According to rumors, it will land on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.