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.
DERRICK LEWISI’m just going to keep fighting, try to stay active as much as possible.
More Derrick Lewis Quotes
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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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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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Whatever the UFC wants to pay me for, that’s fine.
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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 don’t care what people think.
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I believe the tough fights bring out the better fighter in myself.
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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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I hate being in boring fights. It frustrates me.
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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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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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For sure, I would love to fight in Houston.
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I don’t care if I ever fight for the belt or get the belt.
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I know I only need one punch to knock any guy out.
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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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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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