Derrick Lewis on division
Derrick Lewis85 quotes“I don’t care where I’m at in the heavyweight division. As long as I win enough, so they keep me. That’s about it.”
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Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis It’s like I say all the time, it’s the heavyweight division. It doesn’t matter if the guys a black belt or if he’s a world-class boxer. We still have a 50-50 chance.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis 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 LewisDerrick Lewis I know Cormier is a wrestler so you really got to get them hips down on him so I’ve been working them hips really good.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis Whatever the UFC wants to pay me for, that’s fine.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis That’s usually the way I am – I don’t care what my opponent can do. I just focus on myself.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis I’m not scared to fight anyone, I’ll call anyone out.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis For sure, I would love to fight in Houston.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis I’m an optimistic guy.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis It would be cool to let people know that it doesn’t matter what kind of background you have in your past, that you can still make something out of your life.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis I don’t care if I am ever remembered in this sport for anything.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis I go in to fight just to fight. I don’t care about submissions, the technique and all of that.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis The sport itself is dangerous. Anything can happen.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis I don’t fight just because I love it just that much. I’m fighting because it’s a job for me.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis I hate being in boring fights. It frustrates me.
Derrick LewisDerrick Lewis
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