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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06: Derrick Lewis enters the arena in their heavyweight fight against Guto Inocente during the Ultimate Fighter Finale inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Derrick Lewis

TRAINING: Every day is training for me - mind, body and spirit.

When and why did you start training for fighting? A friend invited me to his gym because he knew I loved to fight, and I felt like it was an easy way to make money.

What ranks and titles have you held? I’ve held three titles, including the Legacy Fighting Championship Heavyweight Champion.

Do you have any heroes? My grandfather

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? If I can make it, anyone can make it if they believe in themselves.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Killgore College for one year.

What was your job before you started fighting? AAA tow truck driver

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite striking technique: Head kick