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Alex Pereira addresses Ciryl Gane's preparation strategies ahead of title bout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:51 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Alex Pereira addresses Ciryl Gane's preparation strategies ahead of title bout

Summary

Alex Pereira spoke about Ciryl Gane's training methods leading up to their title fight on June 14 in Washington, DC. Gane has recruited Russian kickboxer Artem Vakhitov, who previously defeated Pereira, for strategies against the two-division champion. Pereira, weighing in at 242 pounds, stated he has evolved since his last fight with Vakhitov. Vakhitov noted Pereira's striking power but suggested his defense is a vulnerability. Pereira dismissed the significance of Gane's collaboration with Vakhitov, asserting that MMA and kickboxing differ significantly.

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By the Numbers

•Ciryl Gane prepares for title fight using Artem Vakhitov's insights.
•Vakhitov defeated Pereira previously at Glory 78 in 2021.
•Pereira weighs in at 242 pounds, claiming he has evolved as a fighter.
•The title fight is scheduled for June 14 in Washington, DC.
•Vakhitov emphasizes aggression as a strategy against Pereira.

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5:51 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Evolved’ Alex Pereira shrugs off UFC White House collab between Ciryl Gane and Glory kickboxer who beat ‘Poatan’

What they're saying

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UFC White House co-headliner Ciryl Gane is implementing the same strategy Jamahal Hill used ahead of UFC 300, comparing notes with a high-profile fighter who already beat UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira. Hopefully Gane remembers what happened to “Sweet Dreams” before switching up his gameplan. “Bon Gamin” has enlisted Russian kickboxer Artem Vakhitov to prepare […]
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