It’s a job to me, basically. I’m not trying to be the best fighter in the world or nothing like that. I don’t come in trying to think I am the best fighter. I don’t care about none of that. It’s just a job to me.
DERRICK LEWISYou know, once you have the belt you want to be less active, fighting once a year.
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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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Brock Lesnar is not a fighter. He’s scared to be hit.
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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 just like being in fun fights.
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I just really want to put the past behind me, because it makes me angry thinking about it. But it’s also the reason I’ve made it this far in my career. It’s like, built up in me. It’s what I think about when I fight. My childhood.
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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 tell people all the time that it would be good if they forget about me next week, that they don’t even mention my name anymore.
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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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I’ve been through so much stuff that I hope even my enemies wouldn’t have to go through.
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You’ve got to try to find some type of mental edge on your opponent.
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I just feel that all the top fighters in the world are making all the money.
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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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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 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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