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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
"I'm not thinking about a title shot or anything else besides fighting Anthony Johnson this weekend. I have to go in there and be on top of my game to come out of this fight as the winner. And I will. I've done my homework, and I'm ready to go... I think [Johnson and Jimi Manuwa] probably have similar power, but I think Jimi has better technique overall. He's a more technical striker than Anthony is, but I also believe Johnson puts more pressure on you during the fight. I'm excited to get in there and see what happens. Johnson is a great fighter, and he comes with a lot of power. It's going to be interesting to see what happens in the fight. I know for a fact I've done my homework and I'm going to beat him."
-Alexander Gustafsson talks to Duane Finley at BleacherReport.com about concentrating on Anthony Johnson and what he's expecting from UFC on Fox 14 main event.
Penick's Analysis: Johnson's power is a big X factor here, because he absolutely can hurt Gustafsson if they make it a striking battle. He improved his takedown defense as well, which makes him all the more dangerous, but Gustafsson's got fantastic striking in his own right and an improved ground game that's underappreciated at times as well. Gustafsson's certainly got the edge, but he'd be wise to keep himself wary of all the things Johnson is capable of doing in the fight as well, because if he leaves himself open for anything Johnson knows how to take advantage.
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