I’m an optimistic guy.
DERRICK LEWISI 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 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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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 ain’t trying to fight for no title.
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I’ve been having people doubt me all my life.
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If 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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I used to only train 30 minutes a day.
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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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You know, once you have the belt you want to be less active, fighting once a year.
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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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I don’t want to fight once a year. I like fighting every other month.
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I made my third parole and I believe if I had made it the first time, I wouldn’t be here today. I still would’ve been out there doing stupid stuff.
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I grew up watching my mom and my stepdad fight.
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I don’t know how to do takedowns.
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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 care if I am ever remembered in this sport for anything.
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