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Alexander Gustafsson to fans after UFC on Fox 14 loss: Goal remains the same, it's just a "small bump in the road"
Jan 26, 2015 - 11:35:43 AM Alexander Gustafsson to fans after UFC on Fox 14 loss: Goal remains the same, it's just a "small bump in the road"

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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

Alexander Gustafsson addressed his fans on Facebook this weekend following his loss to Anthony Johnson at UFC on Fox 14. With a bit more time to collect himself, Gustafsson called the loss just a bump in the road, and promised it's not the end of the world for him moving forward.

Here's Gustafsson's statement:

"Hey guys, firstly thank you for your support, before, during and after my fight. It was unbelievable, a memory for life. I love you all.
A loss is not the end of the world, there are so many other problems in the world that needs more attention and discussions than my loss.
I lost to a better opponent on that giving day, that's it, no excuses what so ever.

Rumble Johnson is not only a fantastic fighter, but a great sportman and athlete that I respect a lot for his personality and for the person he is.

So what's next?

A short vacation and then back to training and becoming a better fighter. My goal is still the same, it was just a small bump on the road."

Penick's Analysis: It was probably a bigger bump in the road than he'd like to admit, but he could bounce right back depending on the matchup he gets next. If he fights Daniel Cormier, and pulls off a win there, he's right back into the mix. Of course, that's a very dangerous fight, and a loss sets him even further back. The path is unclear right now for him, but it's going to require rebuilding, winning several fights, and hoping for the right matchups to keep him atop the contender ladder.