That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.
DERRICK LEWISThat would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.
DERRICK LEWISI’ve been having people doubt me all my life.
DERRICK LEWISIt’s a job to me, basically. I’m not trying to be the best fighter in the world or nothing like that. I don’t come in trying to think I am the best fighter. I don’t care about none of that. It’s just a job to me.
DERRICK LEWISI don’t want to fight once a year. I like fighting every other month.
DERRICK LEWISMy heart outweighs all the talent. If they’ve got more talent, I believe that my heart will still overcome that. You’ve got to have heart to step inside the octagon anyway.
DERRICK LEWISI gotta work on my overall game.
DERRICK LEWISIf I’m the champion, the whole UFC division should be ashamed of themselves for a guy that had no damn skills being the champion. They should all just go relocate somewhere.
DERRICK LEWISI just like being in fun fights.
DERRICK LEWISI just feel that all the top fighters in the world are making all the money.
DERRICK LEWISI like to fight tough fights.
DERRICK LEWISI throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.
DERRICK LEWISI know I’m the least technical guy in the sport. Most of the champions or guys at the top are real martial artists.
DERRICK LEWISI don’t train like a mixed martial artist. I don’t respect the sport like everyone else does.
DERRICK LEWISI’ve been in that situation many times before – where I’m losing and I have to knock a guy out.
DERRICK LEWISI set some goals for myself. I really want to run through this whole heavyweight division.
DERRICK LEWISI ain’t trying to fight for no title.
DERRICK LEWIS