Artem Vakhitov recently won a fight on Dana White’s Contender Series, earning a contract with the UFC. This was significant because Vakhitov is the last person to beat Alex Pereira in kickboxing. During the event, Pereira watched Vakhitov’s fight and spoke with him afterward, showing mutual respect.
Dana White mentioned that Pereira played a key role in convincing him to sign Artem Vakhitov, praising his talent and expressing that the Contender Series is a high-pressure environment. Vakhitov, however, doesn’t think Pereira is the best striker, criticizing him for relying on a single powerful punch.