Vakhitov predicts Pereira will lose due to excess muscle mass

Artem Vakhitov, who is helping Ciryl Gane prepare and was the last person to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing, has predicted Pereira will lose his upcoming fight. Vakhitov stated in a recent interview that Pereira has gained too much muscle mass, which he believes will negatively impact his performance. The comment comes as Vakhitov works in Gane's corner for training camp. This represents a bold prediction from someone with firsthand experience defeating Pereira. The statement suggests concerns about Pereira's physical conditioning at heavyweight.