Derrick Lewis is happier about Popeyes contract than UFC contract | UFC 230

Derrick Lewis speaks with Ariel Helwani about his growth in popularity leading up to his heavyweight title fight against Daniel Cormier at UFC 230 in New York City. Lewis describes how he gets noticed in Houston, saying people thought he was Shaq, and his lifetime deal for free chicken with Popeyes. Lewis discusses his interactions with Cormier during fight week and the things he has overcome throughout his life.
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[@shaunkhalifa]

Derrick lewis GOAT at being interviewed

[@dirtiemits3612]

And Ring and post fight interviews lmao

[@Xboxishomo]

Nah McGregor or Chael

[@Xboxishomo]

Or Nate Or Nick

[@theR0ck3tsumm3r]

How dare you disrespect Artem 😤😤😤

[@BlackGeniusGod]

Rampage is the goat

[@Nick-jc7ev]

“Sometimes they think I’m Shaq”🤣💀

[@jonlouis9957]

I lost it there

[@pcostyle11]

Hes just that type of guys who say crazy shits hahaha

[@KyleHUNK]

Nick Beard He would kick Shaq’s ass

[@SliceofBread123]

I lost it when he said “no comment” when asked if he would be happy if Ariel retired

[@Nick-jc7ev]

ApeHead the dude is a fucking gem for the ufc

[@artembless7914]

the way he throws around jokes with a serious face gets me every time

[@DGRIFF]

I'm still trying to figure out if Popeyes is even sponsoring him or of it's all a joke! Lol

[@cooljhags7356]

DGRIFF! Nope it’s real check his Instagram

[@MIDNightPT4]

Deadpan humor

[@JesusMorales-er4cy]

I thought he was serious when he was charging for the interview lol

[@artembless7914]

Gregory Hill lol most people keep a straight face when they lie

[@blknmild]

I never thought anyone could make me cheer against DC in the LHW or HW divisions but Derick Lewis did just that. This fight isn't for the belt, it's for FREE CHICKEN FROM 2-4 PM!

[@vikeyshamurray7553]

Which Popeyes in Houston is it

[@sbarter]

Trump, take note.

[@dsoceanking4606]

Same here bro.

[@thetimeisnow9236]

I'm a vegetarian but I do think it's pretty cool. Let's do this shit LEWIS!!!!!

[@azureavocado5195]

Who else is gonna be there?? I don't even fuck with Popeyes but I'll make the drive for the freeeeeeeee

[@lildagga2064]

Man I hope he land one of those haymakers, always rooting for the underdog

[@Cg-ru3eh]

Lil Dagga imagine but no way

[@rsracrs19]

Lil Dagga he throws straight rights mostly. DC throws haymakers

[@rsracrs19]

Lil Dagga but dc will out wrestle him all day so it’s almost stupid.. lol

[@900evancharlotte4]

Lil Dagga bet you wasn’t rooting for MCGREGOR

[@commieslapper3718]

DC is going to beat him fast. This fight is a Joke.

[@ahmerashraf4714]

I never wanted someone to pull of an upset so much in my life

[@twinsunpredator7998]

war lewis !!! dc is duking jony bony jones and try to get an easier fight , war lewis !!!

[@thetimeisnow9236]

I know seriously... Don't get me wrong I love DC but I love love love love LEWIS 😁

[@SuperBlazain]

Captain Kid so badly

[@mosshark]

Black Beast: The People's Champion

[@mosshark]

@iRunBHO What? No. Go away.

[@jasondraughon8825]

Actually, Paul Wall is the people's champ. Also a Houstonian.

[@jrsmile7171]

@iRunBHO Spence and Charlos brothers are from Texas aha

[@bootafromune1]

Love derrick lewis, funny as hell.... But Minowaman is the real peoples champ

[@brandonthomas6299]

You mean the Popeye's champion

[@TrendingHotseat]

After seeing this interview I like this guy more frfr nice guy

[@mikeniggaperry5221]

coreytheman he got a crazy story, was locked up for beating a guy who was after him with a shotgun when he got out he started fighting

[@ASSman864]

Reminds me of evander holyfield

[@NachoJazz13]

Derrick Lewis the type of dude who shows up at your Bar-B-Q with nothing eats your ribs. And then leaves with leftovers

[@Roman-kk1ic]

Gotta do whatever it takes to feed the family.

[@pound4pound740]

Nacho jazz thats what my family members do haha

[@ibrahimsaleh5376]

Done with this stupid joke. Come up with your original shit

[@linoflores4994]

He makes to go plates, before he drinks all of your beer. Then leaves! But, God bless him!!

[@markpang8847]

Now he's bringing da chicken!! Gotta love it!

[@kenpachizaraki4303]

Derrick Lewis changed Popeyes chicken's bum life.

[@mrlegoman122]

Siegler Mariano 😂😂

[@TheRealHerbaSchmurba]

LMAO

[@erickr.7041]

im going to popeyes just for lewis this saturday night

[@Turk_2023]

@@oneskillpoint4669 You can`t beat Chic Fil A............... Shit is delicious....If only they merged with KFC and swapped out the waffle frys for KFC wedges

[@velocity7961]

I love how no one is mentioning Church's as if they haven't been better than Popeyes for awhile now.

[@jmr0411]

“Are you retiring?” “No, would you like that?” “No comment.” 🤣

[@michaelcervero7511]

Popeyes is the black beast's new nutritionist lmfao

[@truedepth6315]

Yessss blacks. Yesss. Keep eating dat fried food.

[@kandiigoon680]

Michael Cervero new? I doubt it looks like this nigga bleeds chicken grease 🐤 💦

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

"Where Ronda Rousey fine ass at"

[@elalpha2518]

LeeTravius Mckay wut

[@bitchniggakid2896]

@@elalpha2518 fake fan

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

@@elalpha2518 that's what he said after his post fight with ronda bf

[@carlosc.1568]

Arez Cartel Casual

[@azureavocado5195]

Still funny These niggas Killin me with the balls is hot shit. It's OLD Let it die

[@substitutelife1326]

I DON'T CARE what anybody says you CAN'T say Derrick Lewis isn't a real person who just does what he wants, NO FAKE BS, its refreshing for UFC

[@azureavocado5195]

That's the Texas in him

[@jeremybrown9611]

True

[@pbplauralfilms]

Literally fighting to feed his family. Love this guy. Hope he bangs Cormier out

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Derrick "he disrespected that Popeyes chicken commercial"

[@Khameleon269]

Anyone has a link of that commercial? Lol

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

@Le3-6 Mafia fr tho

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

@@Khameleon269 derrick lewis "best one liners"

[@newaccount1268]

How can you not love Derrick Lewis?? This guy is the fucking Interview Goat!😂🙌🏽💯

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

“”If he didn’t disrespect Popeyes we wouldn’t be here to begin with”. 😂

[@AcidGlow]

*Popeye's chicken for lunch and dinner every day. His kids better get used to it.✅🙂*

[@jdog569]

Shut up

[@chrisnga6910]

@@jdog569 why?

[@jdog569]

@@chrisnga6910 ah don't know

[@latestgreatest526]

@@jdog569 eee

[@Himvsthem3000]

“Yeah they recognize me, they think I’m Shaq”

[@gray1544]

The last sentence😂

[@ColtsFan-le7bk]

Grady Flint the Jaguars 😂😂😂😂😂

[@edwardmendez4822]

high on meth lol

[@quackxhead]

I lost it lmao

[@troym1970]

Derrick always gives priceless interviews.. he's freaking hilarious

[@k45207]

Dude seems like such a good guy. People think he’s shaq in Houston. 😂😂😂

[@rabbiforrskeincoinblatt3052]

I like Derrick and DC, this is one of those fights where I don't want either of them to lose.

[@CharlieBennettGuitar]

5:37 best ending to an interview ever 😂😂😂

[@eternalvigor1190]

Ariel is such an instigator nerd

[@tannermuncey3379]

Player 1998 not any more!! He used to be though big time.

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

Player 1998 i wanna slap him sometimes

[@snickers7627]

Player 1998 A zionist what do u expect

[@adamlevis1216]

Loved the instigation questions. Best reporter ever imo

[@azureavocado5195]

Better than rogan or any of the sheep at UFC

[@philroelants7564]

It truly is great to see this guy doing what he does. Super humble, local to Houston, he’s a good rep for our city. Happy for him and proud of him

[@nkyryry]

He seriously hates doing media lol. Which makes his interviews pure gold.

[@dirtiemits3612]

He has one in a million shot.... And I'm still rooting for him!! LETS GO DERRICK!!!

[@insomthegreat]

Dirtie Mits It's UFC heavyweights, anything can happen.

[@threeskin1]

@@insomthegreat Yeah, I also just checked the odds... He is about a 4.5 to one underdog. Not 1 000 000 : 1

[@Kenxclout]

#Myballswashot

[@hmpf]

#HotBallz

[@djpurppar5638]

I just seen your D rose comment 😂

[@fazalhanafichaudhry3947]

Tats was funny but when joe Rogen was like I understand....haha

[@azureavocado5195]

Ppl like u ruin everything Shit is not funny anymore Derrick has PLENTY of one liners Let it die

[@Kenxclout]

azure skii if it isn’t funny to you why even take the time out of your day to relpy to a nobody like me? You could’ve kept scrolling

[@kayleeelenbaas136]

this dude is so real, so humble and just himself! love watching him just talk lol

[@Rexxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Quite humble and a fierce competitor. These are the people that are extremely dangerous.

[@jmcarrasc]

Ariel Helwani always behind some of the best interviews in the mma world. Thank you!

[@colgrey438]

"How much are they paying you? what's the contract" - Ariel the Weasel Helwani

[@atomicboomstick2543]

@Blayne Nichols y'all bitches still watched 🤔😂

[@pbsimmons2303]

Leon Roberts the weasel lol that's great

[@NoFapKing]

Hahahaha

[@DraziwLestat]

Dude keeps the interview soo real!!! Love it!

[@troymarchant8466]

Two awesome fellas fighting this weekend, good luck to both of them

[@rayzrealm]

*If he taps Cormier's scalp, he's the next champ!!!!*

[@joshuagualtier]

RAY POETREE DC will destroy him

[@rayzrealm]

@@joshuagualtier *Destroy is a word too easily thrown around. DC should defeat The Black Beast however, if Derrick makes contact with his skullcap... he's taking a nap!!*

[@ahmedm.1259]

@@rayzrealm He destroyed him

[@kashfox1050]

His answer about people recognizing him it's just that sometimes they thought he was Shaq got me laughing 😂

[@yzdrummer]

A+ personality and character.

[@akhmedabakarov8136]

Honest as blade, love this kind of guys

[@rayray7244]

Haven't had popeyes in a while. Need to go grab some!

[@realtalkwiththeking7862]

"I wouldn't thought you were high off some meth." 😂😂😂

[@gice2290]

Really hard not love this guy. Keep it real, never change.

[@Cofreshh]

"Im just trying to feed my family" so humble keeps its real don't change ✊🏽

[@azar14h]

High off some meff

[@mphommopi3728]

Azariah Pena that was some funny shit

[@cauldrone20]

Mpho Mmopi indeed it was😂😂

[@coreyjanvier3678]

Haha I was scrolling through to see if anyone got that lol. Last second comment haha high off some meff

[@mykhealtaylor7340]

"Yeah"

[@Deagnetic]

I can't wait to witness Popeyes Powered Lewis

[@ShloppyShmeat]

Truly an unstoppable force of nature

[@SlipStreamTV]

This guy is very laid back and chill... glad everything is going well for him

[@therapscallion23]

I love this guy. He is so humble and frank in a funny way. Hahha

[@wr6392]

How does Lewis look 20lbs lighter since 229? Lol

[@FireMrshlBill]

He told Bisping and Kenny that he upped his gym time from 30 to 35 minutes.

[@joshuagualtier]

FireMrshlBill no he said 3 hours stupid nich

[@davidvu6108]

Let’s go Derrick!

[@JareBareXP]

I love this dude i hope he host more talk shows or does more interviews hes naturally funny and has a really positive vibe much love derek lwis

[@princek3467]

Gotta love this guy. Humble as hell.

[@IfbbProRolandcHazard]

Popeyes across the street lol, my brother still lives in the hood, hopefully he'll upgrade later on.

[@javiervarona001]

“I’m doing this to feed my family anyways.”

[@devonmccarty643]

Just a down to earth guy. Humble and regular. I like him

[@KELLS19032]

How can’t u like this guy just a humble man

[@myleg3827]

Why people say we look alike?

[@basketballenlightenment2863]

I can take yo girl you Lowkey sexy af

[@azar14h]

I can take yo girl dogggg

[@rsracrs19]

I can take yo girl yo is that your real face ahahaAa that’s pretty tight I guess 😂

[@liamdugdale]

J Black He reminds me of the little man movie.

[@rsracrs19]

Imhighdontattack haters gona hate but they ain’t gona hate to face though 👀

[@josephronquillo8862]

“I would of thought you was smoking meth”😂😂😂

[@sud6646]

epic zoom at the end, almost shed a tear

[@kamc146]

I love how humble, and funny Lewis is.

[@herenow4317]

I'm going to eat at Popeyes tomorrow, hell yea

[@humanmoron]

joe rogan bwahaha. damn this guys is funny. so quick witted. his demeanor belies how intelligent he is. love dc but i hope he wins.

[@Batman-iu2iv]

Im confused; do you think this is an interview with Joe Rogan? or do you think you are speaking to Joe Rogan directly?

[@humanmoron]

he was teasing ariel. giving rogan credit for the idea that ariel had during an interview from the mma hour a while back.

[@badabing2302]

Ya he's gonna win. Go put down a couple hundred bucks and make a g like I'm going to

[@YeahChance]

Brandon Bassani and he didn’t win lol , where’s your g now boy 😂😂

[@ChiicooSuavee]

This fight will hurt my heart. I love both of these guys so much. The greatest champ the UFC has ever had VS the lovable underdog

[@Shanktuary]

One of our favorite fighters. Entertaining.

[@michaelororke379]

A lot of people want Lewis to land a miracle punch and pull off an upset... as much as I love him and want him to win, you gotta think about how much bigger the DC vs Jones fight can be for us fans if DC and Jon win both their fights.

[@xWorldxTV]

5:49😂😂

[@craigcricket7932]

My first Derrick interview. Cool man.

[@mrdanyo1223]

Very honest and humble man. Not too many real ones out there, hope he does good in his title shot

[@Mooreknows]

Derrick Lewis tha 🐐

[@projectbighead1278]

He has been the GOAT for time bro.

[@ionly6805]

I eat popeyes 5 days a week. Never gets old

[@jeffparker360]

I just love this guys personality. I hope we see more positive press for this guy.

[@teddya1518]

I love this dude... Derek God bless you bro....you are a good man...you love your family and you are doing everything for them...

[@alecfeagan1820]

Helwani: “One could say that guy deserves a bit of a cut!” ... Lewis: “Ah yea nah” 🤣🤣

[@madao4024]

😂😂😂😂 I love this guy 😂😂 We have two terrible men at the top of the heavyweight food chain 😂

[@shubhamjain6558]

This guy is so humble,you ask him about anything he'll make his family come in between❤I'm rooting for you to smack dc with that right hand!!

[@brennen1116]

Such a great guy and character. RESPECT!!!!

[@golddragon8672]

when a dude is way bigger than the opponent and has bombs in his fists is still the underdog

[@dunkman6130]

Stocks for Popeye's will skyrocket if Derrick Lewis wins this fight tomorrow

[@erickreyes8774]

That last statement was gold!!

[@MrBambammmmm]

My two favourite fighters going head to head this Saturday! Can’t wait!

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

He should order like $1,000 worth of chicken in 1 day and give it to the homeless

[@9xx1997]

He'd probably partner with Popeye's and they'd make it a huge promotion especially if he wins.

[@9xx1997]

@joecugo get your rude ass out of here

[@Kevin32001]

@@9xx1997 Lol bruh it's true. most people are homeless cause they're drug addicts or mentally ill, and on drugs. People who panhandle for a living make a lot of money and can afford food easily.

[@rif5556]

@@Kevin32001 you cant sell chicken for crack money though lmao

[@Kevin32001]

Ricky Figueroa No shit, that’s not the point though. When you don’t spend money on food you spend more money on drugs.

[@madmonk4214]

how does ariel not know derrick is originally from Louisiana?

[@tonybryant7823]

He does he was joking

[@HakeemMrWorld]

One of the greatest heavy weight punches of all time in the UFC👊

[@Nowehi305]

Happy for this guy he have sweet heart 💝

[@brandonm.5033]

Holy shit he looks great

[@ShortSideSniper17]

He's got a chance now

[@brandeeno2846]

Shouldn’t of said he lives in front of that Popeyes

[@insomthegreat]

You thinking about stalking him?

[@brandeeno2846]

insomthegreat no

[@imRushie]

@@brandeeno2846 he's gonna stalk him 100 percent

[@tyytytytytT]

I love this man. Hope he keeps doing it

[@hyenasfan2668]

Derrick is the most likeable guy to ever to fight in the UFC! His sense of humor is great.

[@bakshifamily]

I'm bougee now haha

[@mayowaogunlade2819]

Are u retiring no comment say what you gotta say first 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bryanwaitman586]

Right on, gotta like this guy he speaks straight from the heart...

[@TVGoldMind]

This man look in shape and ready 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@m.a6416]

High on sum meff

[@lockneckmonster2876]

Unfortunately he's gonna get slammed and finished.

[@vonbell3415]

DC wont be able to finish. DC wins by decision if he can survive

[@readcastor2977]

@@vonbell3415 He knocked out Stipe! Lol

[@gandalfmithrandir621]

Agree

[@gandalfmithrandir621]

DC gonna KO DL

[@kekoahoomanawanui4848]

lewis a humble dude...he always gon be blessed !

[@JoseAguilar-hl3ny]

Derek is such a funny guy! And such a great person overall, best of luck to him!

[@Breatheable]

The most stereotypical thing a man has ever said. ROFL!

[@ricostrong5539]

I fw D.Lewis and H-Town but ill knock him out on my mama.

[@morganbighia1742]

Derrick always keepin it 100, good to see some much needed personality, entertainment and talent in the HW division i'm rootn 4 DC but mad respect to Derrick Lewis.

[@sudhaprashar8062]

Both fighters are great human beings