89 Quotes by Derrick Lewis

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.

You've got to try to find some type of mental edge on your opponent.

That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.

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.

I go into every fight with a bad back and overweight and a damn-near diabetic.

I'm an optimistic guy.

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.

I've been having people doubt me all my life.

I believe the tough fights bring out the better fighter in myself.