Everyone else is a mixed martial artist. I’m not a mixed martial artist, I’m a brawler.
DERRICK LEWISThat’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.
More Derrick Lewis Quotes
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I don’t care what people think.
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Brock Lesnar is not a fighter. He’s scared to be hit.
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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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I know Cormier is a wrestler so you really got to get them hips down on him so I’ve been working them hips really good.
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I’m serious, I don’t stay in the gym each day like my opponents.
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I always had dreamed one day Bruce Buffer’s going to be introducing me. Derrick ‘The Black Beast’ Lewis and I just always pictured him saying it.
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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 throw so hard because I sit and wait for that perfect moment.
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For sure, I would love to fight in Houston.
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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 know I only need one punch to knock any guy out.
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The sport itself is dangerous. Anything can happen.
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I’m an optimistic guy.
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If I’m the champion, the whole UFC division should be ashamed of themselves for a guy that had no damn skills being the champion. They should all just go relocate somewhere.
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I don’t want to fight once a year. I like fighting every other month.
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