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.
DERRICK LEWISIf I was really trying to be the best fighter in the world, I would be in the best shape and taking it more serious but I’m not.
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Whatever the UFC wants to pay me for, that’s fine.
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I just have a crazy sense of humor.
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You’ve got to try to find some type of mental edge on your opponent.
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I gotta work on my overall game.
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I’ve been in deep waters a bunch of times in my fights.
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I have a lot of anger built up in me from my childhood. My wife and kids are the only ones who give me peace in this world.
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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 don’t know how to do takedowns.
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As long as they pay me good, that’s all I care about.
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I know I only need one punch to knock any guy out.
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I think Cormier is gonna come out and try to wrestle me, try to get me tired, and try to push the pace. I know he might not say that I’m on his level but I think I am and he thinking that I’m not, really.
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I throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.
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I used to only train 30 minutes a day.
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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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I just like being in fun fights.
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