UFC star Jessica Eye highly anticipates an inspiring date with destiny at the highly awaited and much publicized UFC 216 inside the world famous T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 7 as the very talented Ohio native, who FOX Sports called “One of the best strikers in the division”, will face UFC megastar and “Dancing with the Stars” finalist Paige VanZant in a surefire epic encounter which has effectively been on the lips of millions around the world.
Jessica Eye’s mainstream media crossover appeal has seen the appealing UFC star model in Cosmopolitan as well as being reference in hip-hop superstar/Hollywood actor Machine Gun Kelly’s “Til I Die” (remix).
FOX Sports 96.9 FM/1340 AM’s Dean Perretta caught up with UFC star Jessica Eye to briefly talk about her much talked about forthcoming UFC 216 pay-per-view clash with Paige VanZant inside the glitz and glamor of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada as well as her biggest career goals and ambitions which she aims to achieve.
Q: Jessica, you will be facing Paige VanZant at UFC 216 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. How has the overall training preparation been for you this time around during the build-up to the highly awaited showdown with Paige VanZant?
Nothing has really changed except for my eating program to get back down to 125.
Q: Which particular areas of Paige VanZant’s game do you feel you can effectively exploit the most throughout your forthcoming encounter at UFC 216?
I really don’t think there’s any specific thing. I think that I’m more skilled technically and physically stronger at 125
Q: A triumphant win over VanZant at UFC 216 would most certainly put the entire division on notice. What would a victory mean for you personally inside the world famous T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada?
It would mean everything to me. I’ve been on a losing streak since I moved up a class that I never should’ve been in. We’ve tried for many years and I deserve this opportunity and I’m going to capitalize on it.
Q: In terms of predictability as a Mixed Martial Artist, do you generally feel you have Paige VanZant well-scouted with regards to her overall repertoire?
I don’t scout people, my coaches do. My job is to listen and execute our game plan. If there’s something they feel I need to look at, then I’ll focus on it. Other than that, I focus on myself.
Q: Before we leave Jessica, what are your primary goals which you aim to successfully achieve in your career in UFC?
The primary goal is to be a world champion and set myself up for life. To feel accomplished and gratified by all the years of hard work that I have put in. I’ve been given my chance to excel at a weight class that best suits me.
