Athletes have different views on being considered role models. Some embrace it. They understand that children play that particular sport and want to be like them in every way possible, on and off their field.
Some hate it, though. They feel kids should look up to their parents or other people.
The sport of mixed martial arts has risen in the past decade because of the likes of Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar. More eyes are on the sport than ever before. But Jones and Lesnar have gotten into trouble recently as they each have allegedly failed two drugs tests in the lead-up and the aftermath of UFC 200.