I’ve been in that situation three or four times before where I’m losing the fight – the fight seems almost over with – and I knew I had to finish him and stop playing possum as much.
DERRICK LEWISFor sure, I would love to fight in Houston.
More Derrick Lewis Quotes
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I really don’t punch with my left hand anyways.
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That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.
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Basically, I guess they just thinking I’ve been winning my fights just by luck. I just think I’ve been winning my fights on heart.
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I don’t train like a mixed martial artist. I don’t respect the sport like everyone else does.
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I hate being in boring fights. It frustrates me.
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I tell people all the time that it would be good if they forget about me next week, that they don’t even mention my name anymore.
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That’s what really gets me going, thinking about my past. I think about all the tough times and bad times I’ve had in my life and I bring all that into the Octagon. That’s only because it’s hard going in there trying to fight someone who didn’t do anything to you.
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I grew up watching my mom and my stepdad fight.
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You eat salad and you’re hungry the next 30 minutes and you’re hungrier from when you ate the damn salad.
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I’ve been through so much stuff that I hope even my enemies wouldn’t have to go through.
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I don’t want to fight once a year. I like fighting every other month.
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I believe I get the belt then I’ll get the money. I’m not trying to be the best fighter in the world. It’s all about the cheddar.
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I always had dreamed one day Bruce Buffer’s going to be introducing me. Derrick ‘The Black Beast’ Lewis and I just always pictured him saying it.
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You’ve really got to stay ready 24/7. You really can’t get ready because there’s no telling. They’ll call you short notice to fight anyone so you really have to stay ready.
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I throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.
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