Commentary: Why is Sean Strickland so Popular with Fans?

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Sean Strickland got cheered by many fans after defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, despite fighting near the champ's region.

Why is Strickland so popular and how did he manage to capture the attention of so many fans worldwide? Dave Noseworthy explores why the Ultimate Fighting Championship could potentially benefit from having him as its champion in the current landscape of mixed martial arts.

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