Dominick Reyes says he is ready for the responsibility of being champion: 'I will be an example'

D. Reyes (photo) predicts victory over J. Jones. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @domreyes24

The light heavyweight (up to 93kg.) Dominick reyes He is close to the most important fight of his life. This Saturday (8), when he faces Jon Jones for the division title, in UFC 248, the North American will have the responsibility of trying to dethrone one of the best athletes in the history of MMA. Aware of the weight of the challenge, the fighter states that he prepared himself for the commitment and, in an interview with 'MMA Fighting', he spoke about his expectations for the confrontation.

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“I have been preparing for this my whole life. I was prepared to give interviews. I know how to act. I have a lot of class to deal with everything. I'm not going to go out doing crazy things, doing drugs and drinking every day. I’m very professional about how I present myself and how I live my life,” Reyes said.

Dominick's statement can be seen as a way of trying to achieve Jon Jones somehow. The current champion had drug problems and was caught in an anti-doping test between 2015 and 2017. For the challenger, being an example within the sport is essential for an MMA athlete.

“No matter what happens, you have to be a role model. Children will look at you whether you want them to or not. I have nieces and nephews. I have a 10 year old brother. He sees me as an example. These children look up to me as an example. I’m already in that condition,” she said.

Against Jones, Reyes will reach the mark of 13 fights in his professional career. The athlete carries with him the fact that he has never been defeated in a fight and will have his qualities put to the test against ‘Bones’ this weekend.