It would be really unfair if they would instantly give Sean Strickland a rematch against Du Plessis for sure he needs to work to get it back that is the right thing to do I don't really like Strickland, but this is the right thing to do the UFC should give the opportunity to the other fighters, maybe another shot for Israel Adesanya this is for the canceled fight this two have, maybe Jared Cannonier as I have said giving some chance for the other fighters, and Jared Cannonier needs to fight for sure, and one thing is certain that Dricus Du Plessis can also choose who he liked to fight.
It's going to be hard to pick an opponent for DDP if Adesanya is not interested in making a comeback anytime soon. Cannonier probably did well enough to deserve another title shot, but I don't think UFC would like that idea. Jared is a down-to-earth, modest guy who is not very hyped and his recent fights were not super exciting, so he won't be selling a lot of tickets. Jared is a better candidate for Strickland, especially knowing their last fight was a split decision.
That is what is crazy about this the UFC is really expecting Jon Jones to win if they still arrange a fight like Jones VS Stipe, this is why Aspinall is frustrated he won the Interim Heavy Belt and for sure he got a chance in getting Jon Jones next but the UFC is still pushing the Jones VS Miocic which this should not care anymore but the fighter with the Interim Belt.
From what I know Jones became very picky in choosing his opponents. From the UFC's perspective, it could look like they either let Jones fight whoever he chooses, or he won't be fighting at all. I think he's the one calling the shots.
I kind of understand the decision to just postpone the fight, since Jones and Miocic only want to fight each other and no one else, but in such case they shouldn't be introducing the interim belt at all. This just doesn't look serious.