The 39-year-old Cannonier (16-6) will take part in his third straight main event, the last of which he won by a split decision against Sean Strickland. Prior to this, the American veteran was defeated on points in a title fight with Israel Adesanya.
29-year-old Vettori (19-6-1) has alternated victories and defeats after a failed attempt to take the belt from the aforementioned Adesanya. In March, the Italian managed to stop in a series of four fights Roman Dolidze, winning by unanimous decision.