Henry Cejudo backs UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis to take out two dominant fighters. Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) retained his middleweight title by defeating Sean Strickland (29-7 MMA,

There is no debate after UFC 312, Dricus du Plessis is the rightful UFC middleweight champion. Questions remain about who the promotion's best 185-pounder is. Fortunately, those questions could be answered this year.

Sean Strickland may have crashed to defeat at UFC 312, but the American mixed martial artist wasn’t afraid to interact with his fans on Instagram the following morning. After going the five-round distance against Dricus du Plessis on Sunday, the 33-year-old was gracious in defeat and could be seen congratulating the champion backstage.