Artem Vakhitov has shared his unique tackle the UFC White House co-main event.
The Russian fighter was the last man to beat Alex Pereira before he transitioned from kickboxing to MMA.
In recent weeks, Artem Vakhitov has been training with Ciryl Gane, who’ll clash with ‘Poatan’ to crown an interim heavyweight champion on June 14.
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Artem Vakhitov predicts the UFC White House co-main event
Artem Vakhitov has modified his mind on Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane after taking a visit to France.
The 35-year-old Russian gives ‘Bon Gamin’ the sting heading into the UFC White House card.
“Before I got here [to train with] Ciryl Gane, I used to be slightly suspicious of his style and his preparations,” Vakhitov told Standemup at GLORY 107 on Saturday night.
“But once I got here there, I actually felt that the guy was totally on a special level. I saw his team, how he was preparing, and the way they did the whole lot well. His timing, his feeling of distance, demeanor, and his kickboxing.
“He has the whole lot. Now, initially, he has to work on his psychological and mental things.
“Needless to say, I modified my mind. Now I believe it’s 70/30, and he can really get it.”
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When is Artem Vakhitov’s next fight?
Artem Vakhitov seemed set to follow in Alex Pereira’s footsteps by joining the UFC in 2024.
A formidable knockout win on Dana White‘s Contender Series earned the 3-1 MMA prospect a contract offer from the game’s premier promotion.
Nonetheless, Vakhitov turned down the deal and returned to kickboxing for a fight with Rico Verhoeven, which he lost by unanimous decision at Glory 100 in June 2025.
Vakhitov is predicted to return at GLORY 108 in Tokyo, Japan, on June 13, but an opponent has not been announced yet.
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