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Alex Pereira downplays Artem Vakhitov's strategy advice for Ciryl Gane

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Alex Pereira downplays Artem Vakhitov's strategy advice for Ciryl Gane
Summary

Ahead of the interim heavyweight title fight at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, Alex Pereira responded to Artem Vakhitov’s comments about his fighting technique. Vakhitov, who assisted Ciryl Gane's training, described Pereira's striking as having 'minimal technique' but effective power. Pereira, in turn, dismissed Vakhitov’s influence, stating that MMA and kickboxing differ significantly, and emphasized his evolution as a fighter since their last meeting. The fight takes place at the White House in Washington.

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  • •Pereira fights Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
  • •Vakhitov assisted Gane in his training for Pereira.
  • •Pereira questions the relevance of Vakhitov's advice.
  • •The event occurs at the White House in Washington.
  • •Pereira claims significant evolution since his last fight with Vakhitov.
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  • 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira responds to Artem Vakhitov saying he has 'minimal technique'
What they're saying
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Alex Pereira is unfazed by his former kickboxing rival getting involved in Ciryl Gane's prep for UFC Freedom 250.

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