Ciryl Gane Enlists Russian Kickboxer Artem Vakhitov for UFC Showdown Against Alex Pereira
‘Glory’ days! Russian kickboxer who beat Alex Pereira now training Ciryl Gane for UFC White House
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Ciryl Gane of France is preparing for his interim heavyweight title fight against Alex Pereira at UFC White House on June 14, 2023. He has brought in Russian kickboxer Artem Vakhitov, who previously defeated Pereira for the light heavyweight title, as his trainer.
- 01Ciryl Gane is set to fight Alex Pereira for the interim heavyweight title at UFC White House.
- 02Artem Vakhitov, a Russian kickboxer, is training Gane for this matchup.
- 03Vakhitov previously defeated Pereira for the light heavyweight title at Glory 78.
- 04Pereira is currently weighing around 250 pounds.
- 05Gane's choice of trainer follows a strategy used by Jamahal Hill ahead of UFC 300.
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Ciryl Gane (France) is gearing up for his interim heavyweight title fight against Alex Pereira at UFC White House on June 14, 2023. To enhance his preparation, Gane has enlisted the help of Russian kickboxer Artem Vakhitov, known as 'The Siberian Hitman.' Vakhitov has a notable history with Pereira, having defeated him for the light heavyweight title at Glory 78 in Rotterdam in late 2021, after previously losing to him at Glory 77. This strategic choice follows a similar approach taken by Jamahal Hill before UFC 300, although that fight did not end well for Hill. As Gane prepares, Pereira is reportedly weighing around 250 pounds and has transitioned from being a UFC fighter to training with Dillon Danis.
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