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

Artem Vakhitov, who is helping Ciryl Gane prepare and notably holds the last victory over Alex Pereira in kickboxing, has stated that Pereira will lose his upcoming fight because he has gained too much muscle mass. Vakhitov's comments suggest concerns about Pereira's weight increase affecting his performance. The prediction comes from someone with intimate knowledge of both fighters—having defeated Pereira previously and now training Gane. No specific fight or opponent is mentioned in this excerpt, though the context suggests preparation for a heavyweight bout. Vakhitov's insider perspective adds weight to his assessment of Pereira's physical condition.