It was previously reported that their fight could take place on June 29 at UFC 317 in Las Vegas.
"It's a terrific fight. The main trump card of both of these guys is believing in themselves. He fights hard and is always ready to win. They feel they have to win. It will be an exciting spectacle, both fighters will be confident of winning. So the chances of Hamzat against the champion are 50/50," Nickal told MMA Junkie.