The fight in Paradise (USA) at the T-Mobile Arena stadium lasted all five rounds and ended with Adesanya's victory by unanimous decision - 49:46, 49:46, 50:45.
Thus, he defended his UFC title for the fifth time.
Adesanya won his 23rd career win with a single loss.
While Cannonier has 15 successful fights with six losses.
Earlier, Volkanovski scored a third victory over Holloway at UFC 276.