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 LEWISBasically, 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’m not scared to fight anyone, I’ll call anyone out.
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I believe the tough fights bring out the better fighter in myself.
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I just feel that all the top fighters in the world are making all the money.
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As long as they pay me good, that’s all I care about.
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I throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.
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It’s all the stuff I’ve been through in my life. From family struggles, people doubting me, things I went through as a child and going to prison, they all played a factor in who I am today. It really made me a better person. Going through those situations can make or break you as a human being.
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I don’t care if I ever fight for the belt or get the belt.
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I look at all my opponents, and they could be something else. They could go out and get a normal, regular job. I look at myself and I can’t do that. I have a strike on my back. I can’t have a normal job. So, I’ve got to fight for everything I’ve got.
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George Foreman acts more like my grandfather. He and my grandfather act just alike – they’re both Christian type guys. They try to help everyone.
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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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I really don’t punch with my left hand anyways.
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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 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 don’t know how to do takedowns.
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Brock Lesnar is not a fighter. He’s scared to be hit.
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