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.
DERRICK LEWISIt’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.
More Derrick Lewis Quotes
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I don’t care what people think.
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I’ve been having people doubt me all my life.
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I don’t care where I’m at in the heavyweight division. As long as I win enough, so they keep me. That’s about it.
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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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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.
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Basically, I guess they just thinking I’ve been winning my fights just by luck. I just think I’ve been winning my fights on heart.
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I go in to fight just to fight. I don’t care about submissions, the technique and all of that.
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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’ve been through so much stuff that I hope even my enemies wouldn’t have to go through.
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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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You know, once you have the belt you want to be less active, fighting once a year.
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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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Everyone else is a mixed martial artist. I’m not a mixed martial artist, I’m a brawler.
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I really don’t punch with my left hand anyways.
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My heart outweighs all the talent. If they’ve got more talent, I believe that my heart will still overcome that. You’ve got to have heart to step inside the octagon anyway.
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