Ciryl Gane has brought in kickboxer Artem Vakhitov to his training camp in preparation for his UFC White House bout against Alex Pereira. Vakhitov holds the distinction of being the last person to defeat Pereira in kickboxing, having won their 2021 encounter. The French heavyweight is strategically using Vakhitov's experience and familiarity with Pereira's style to prepare for the upcoming mixed martial arts contest. This training partnership suggests Gane is looking to exploit insights from someone who has previously found success against the Brazilian champion.
UFC White House
Sunday, June 14, 2026
