UFC: Dominick Reyes wants to wear a Kobe Bryant jersey during UFC 247 fight week

Kobe Bryant’s untimely death has shattered entire sports community. Lightweight contender Dominick Reyes wants to pay a tribute to Lakers Legend in his upcoming fight against Jon Jones. undefeated lightweight recently said that he wants to wear a Kobe Bryant jersey while walking out for UFC 247 main event. However, business deals might get in  way and prevent it from happening.

Dominick Reyes' Instagram post about Kobe Bryant

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UFC 247: Dominick Reyes wants to wear a Kobe Bryant jersey against Jon Jones

Dominick Reyes is confident about handing Jon Jones first technical loss of his MMA career at main event of UFC 247. 30-year-old American wants to do it after taking off Kobe Bryant's jersey in one of biggest fights of his UFC career. During his media interaction for UFC 247, Dominick Reyes explained what Kobe Bryant meant to him. “I have never looked up to any or athlete but Kobe Bryant,” said Dominick Reyes.

undefeated light heavyweight furr stated that Kobe Bryant’s mentality of ‘body is gonna believe in you but you’ is what he has used throughout his life. "Work when lights are off, work when body is looking. That’s what matters. That’s what makes you a champion. Winning is everything. Oh, man. All of that is a huge part of why I’m here today," said Dominick Reyes.

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However, UFC’s official sponsors might t be okay with it and Dominick Reyes kws that. In recent press meet, Reyes claimed that he would like to wear  jersey throughout entire fight week. However, Reebok might t be too excited about plan. 

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(Im courtesy: Instagram of Dominick Reyes)