Ciryl Gane has brought kickboxer Artem Vakhitov into his training camp to prepare for his upcoming fight against Alex Pereira at UFC White House. Vakhitov holds significance as the last person to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing, with that victory occurring in 2021. Gane appears to be seeking expertise from someone with a proven blueprint for beating Pereira in striking competition. The addition of Vakhitov to the camp suggests Gane is taking a strategic approach to facing the former two-division UFC champion. This training partnership could provide valuable insights into Pereira's striking weaknesses.
UFC White House
Sunday, June 14, 2026
