French heavyweight Ciryl Gane has recruited kickboxer Artem Vakhitov to his training camp in preparation for UFC White House. Vakhitov is notably the last person to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing, with that victory coming in 2021. Gane is likely seeking Vakhitov's expertise to prepare for facing Pereira, who transitioned from kickboxing to become a UFC champion. This strategic move suggests Gane is taking a specialized approach to his preparation, tapping into the knowledge of someone who has successfully beaten his upcoming opponent in a striking-based discipline.
UFC White House
Sunday, June 14, 2026
