Du Plessis bloodied and battered Sean Strickland in Sydney, Australia on Saturday. The champion's decisive title defense opens the door for a must-see next challenger. UFC CEO Dana White previously named Khamzat Chimaev the next in line for the UFC middleweight title.

Here’s when to expect Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland to make their cage walks for their rematch at UFC 312.

Jared Cannonier sees why Sean Strickland didn't throw caution to the wind at UFC 312 - how can you, when you're facing Dricus du Plessis? The UFC middleweight champion picked up a thing or two from his first fight with Strickland at UFC 297,