Artem Vakhitov predicts Alex Pereira will lose due to excessive muscle mass

Artem Vakhitov, who was the last person to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing and is currently helping Ciryl Gane prepare, has made a bold prediction about Pereira's upcoming fight. Vakhitov stated in a recent interview that Pereira will lose because he has gained too much muscle mass. The Russian fighter-turned-coach believes the added weight will negatively impact Pereira's performance. Vakhitov's perspective is particularly notable given his history with Pereira and his current role coaching Gane. The statement adds an interesting angle to the analysis of Pereira's move up to heavyweight and physical transformation.