The South African middleweight, who won the belt from the Anaheim native a year ago, makes his second title defense in Saturday’s main event in Sydney

UFC 312 hosts a middleweight title rematch when champion Dricus du Plessis defends against Sean Strickland in Sydney, Australia.

I think Strickland is the best middleweight in the world right now behind me, and he deserves to be here," Du Plessis said. "I know he’s an incredible, incredible fighter. He