The fight will take place in Seattle (USA) or in one of the major Canadian cities, according to journalist Aaron Bronsteter on his Twitter.

Just spoke to Dana White who tells me that UFC 271, expected to be headlined by Israel Adesanya vs.

Robert Whitaker is being targeted for either Seattle or a major Canadian city on February 12, 2022.

- Aaron Br🎃nsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 25, 2021

Adesanya, 32, has 21 career victories and one defeat.

On account of Whittaker 23 wins and five defeats.

Adesanya and 30-year-old Whittaker fought in October 2019.

Then the fight ended with the victory of the New Zealander by knockout in the second round.

Earlier it was reported that Adesanya took over the Italian Marvin Vettori and defended the UFC middleweight title.