I’ve been in that situation three or four times before where I’m losing the fight – the fight seems almost over with – and I knew I had to finish him and stop playing possum as much.
DERRICK LEWISMy goal is just to make as much money as I can in the sport, and that’s it.
More Derrick Lewis Quotes
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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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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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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’ll fight anyone.
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As long as they pay me good, that’s all I care about.
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I don’t care if I ever fight for the belt or get the belt.
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I’ve been in deep waters a bunch of times in my fights.
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I don’t want to fight once a year. I like fighting every other month.
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I really don’t punch with my left hand anyways.
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For sure, I would love to fight in Houston.
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I hate being in boring fights. It frustrates me.
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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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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 throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.
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