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 LEWISI believe the tough fights bring out the better fighter in myself.
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For sure, I would love to fight in Houston.
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Brock Lesnar is not a fighter. He’s scared to be hit.
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I’m just going to keep fighting, try to stay active as much as possible.
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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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I just have a crazy sense of humor.
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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 even train for these fights. I’m not mad when people say that because it’s true.
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My 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.
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I wanted to start in boxing, but you have to train a little harder to be a boxer. A lot of those guys can take punches. MMA, you only have to hit someone so hard to knock them out.
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That’s usually the way I am – I don’t care what my opponent can do. I just focus on myself.
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I go into every fight with a bad back and overweight and a damn-near diabetic.
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I just feel that all the top fighters in the world are making all the money.
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I don’t know how to do takedowns.
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The only reason I want to climb up the rankings – beating the champion and beating guys in the top five – those are the guys that get the endorsements and get the most money and get paid the most. That’s the only reason why.
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I’m an optimistic guy.
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