Heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane has recruited kickboxer Artem Vakhitov to his training camp in preparation for UFC White House. Vakhitov holds significance as the last person to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing, having beaten him in 2021. Gane will face Pereira at the historic White House event, and bringing in the Russian kickboxer who has experience defeating his opponent adds an interesting tactical dimension to his preparation. The collaboration suggests Gane is seeking specific insights and sparring tailored to Pereira's striking style.
UFC White House
Sunday, June 14, 2026
