Reporters backstage crowd around the former heavyweight champion of the world, and his coach/teammate Krystal Knight. He is unblemished, but his facial expression says it all.
He fumbles with his sling while looking out at the reporters, attempting to produce his usual smile, but it isn't there.
Did you gain a measure of respect for Ross Hanson tonight?
"I did what I said I was going to do. I beat him up. I did not win the fight, he got me with that armbar in the fifth round, but for almost twenty two minutes I beat him up.
I knew he had good submissions while training for the fight. I avoided wrestling for that reason. He showed me nothing that I didn't already know was there."
How are you feeling after losing your title in the manner which you did?
"Devastated. I'm crushed, man. I thought I was in control of the fight. I was beating him up like I said I would, but with his will to live, hijo wasn't giving up until the final bell rang. I didn't see that arm bar coming. Now I don't have my title."
Will you move forward in a relationship with Ariel Shadows or was it just a work?
Alejandro finally laughs.
"I have to holler at her. She's back in the States."
Another reporter attempted to ask further questions about his relationship, but he shut them down.
What does your future hold?
"I'll be back man. I still say there isn't a motherfucker who can outright kick my ass in the heavyweight division.
We may be leaving Abu Dhabi with our hearts heavy, but we will be back, and you can rest assured I will put that title around my waist again. It isn't over for Lone Wolf MMA and it definitely is not over for me.
Hijo, don't get too comfortable with my title because I will be back."
After a few more minutes of the teammates interacting with the reporters, they leave.