Despite often rubbing some the wrong way with his bold and controversial statements, Sean Strickland is considered by many to be a ‘people’s champion’. During the UFC 297 press conference, his fan-favorite tendencies were on full display. With an array of hungry contenders all looking to get their hands on the 32-year-old, he has done a good job of staying composed and focusing on the task at hand. He will face his first test as the 185 lbs king at UFC 297 against the heavy-hitting Dricus Du Plessis. It didn’t take long for Sean Strickland to get those in attendance pumped up during the press conference earlier today. Discrediting Georges St-Pierre and other champions to make his point, Strickland declared himself a voice of the people