Ciryl Gane has invited kickboxer Artem Vakhitov to join his training camp in preparation for his fight against Alex Pereira. Vakhitov is the last person to have defeated Pereira in kickboxing, achieving that victory in 2021. Gane appears to be leveraging Vakhitov's experience and knowledge of Pereira's striking style to gain a competitive edge. This strategic move highlights the importance Gane places on preparing for Pereira's elite striking ability. Bringing in a specialist who has previously beaten the opponent is a common practice in high-level MMA preparation.
