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 LEWISEveryone else is a mixed martial artist. I’m not a mixed martial artist, I’m a brawler.
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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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I believe I get the belt then I’ll get the money. I’m not trying to be the best fighter in the world. It’s all about the cheddar.
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Basically, 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 throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.
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My goal is just to make as much money as I can in the sport, and that’s it.
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I really don’t punch with my left hand anyways.
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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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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.
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I’m just going to keep fighting, try to stay active as much as possible.
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I know I’m the least technical guy in the sport. Most of the champions or guys at the top are real martial artists.
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I grew up watching my mom and my stepdad fight.
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I’m fighting just so I can take care of my family.
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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 just have a crazy sense of humor.
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Bowing and showing respect – I don’t give nothing about none of that. I’m just coming in and fighting.
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