Dana White explains how Alex Pereira convinced him to sign Artem Vakhitov to UFC
Alex Pereira went to bat for his former kickboxing rival, Artem Vakhitov. Luckily for him, Dana White was willing to listen.
Former foes Alex Pereira, Artem Vakhitov run into each other backstage after Contender Series: ‘You owe me one’
Alex Pereira and Artem Vakhitov may be fierce rivals when it comes to combat sports, but there’s nothing but respect between them outside the ring. On Tuesday night, Vakhitov scored a first-round knockout on Contender Series but UFC CEO Dana White was on the fence about whether or not to sign him to a contract.
Kickboxer Who Beat Alex Pereira Joins the UFC After Impressing Dana White
Thanks to light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, Artem Vakhitov's quick KO earned him a UFC contract just four fights into his MMA career.
DWCS 75 results: Artem Vakhitov earns UFC contract with help from ex-rival Alex Pereira
In a surprising twist, UFC champ Alex Pereira showed up to Dana White’s Contender Series and convinced White to sign rival Artem Vakhitov.
Video | The last man to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing Artem Vakhitov scores Contender Series KO in front of ‘Poatan’
Artem Vakhitov picked up a huge win on Dana White's Contender Series - and Alex Pereira was right there to watch it all unfold.
Artem Vakhitov KO – Watch: Rival of Alex Pereira Signed to the UFC after Knockout win in DWCS
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
Dana White Recognizes Alex Pereira’s ‘Halo Effect’ As Artem Vakhitov Gets UFC Contract
Artem Vakhitov, the last man to beat Alex Pereira in kickboxing, has entered the UFC and here's what Dana White thinks of the
Throwback to when UFC newcomer Artem Vakhitov beat Alex Pereira in their iconic kickboxing rematch at Glory 78
Despite their two bouts in kickboxing, the Artem Vakhitov vs. Alex Pereira saga isn't over. Now, it appears set to continue in MMA, where 'Poatan' reigns in the UFC as the light heavyweight champion, with three title defenses, including a recent fourth-round TKO of Khalil Rountree Jr.
UFC Contender Series Results: Alex Pereira’s Rival Earns Contract With KO
The last man to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing is now following him to the UFC. Artem Vakhitov earned a UFC contract thanks to a co-signing from Alex Pereira.
Kickboxing rival Artem Vakhitov aims for Alex Pereira trilogy in UFC, but not out of bad blood
Artem Vakhitov is 1-1 with Alex Pereira in kickboxing and on Tuesday he fights for a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Kickboxing rival Artem Vakhitov downplays Alex Pereira's UFC 307 win over Khalil Rountree
Artem Vakhitov dismisses the notion that UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is the best striker in MMA. Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) retained his title by battering Khalil Rountree in Round 4 of Saturday's UFC 307 main event at Delta Center in Salt
Artem Vakhitov flattens opponent at the end of Round 1
Artem Vakhitov, who holds a win over UFC champ Alex Pereira, finishes Islem Masraf at the end of Round 1 of their bout.
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Dana White Signs Kickboxer Who Handed Alex Pereira His Last Defeat at Glory
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira shows his mettle by urging Dana White to sign a former opponent he has a losing ...
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Alex Pereira and Artem Vakhitov share warm exchange after latter earns UFC contract with DWCS victory: "Nothing but respect"
Artem Vakhitov, the last man to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing, secured a UFC contract with a knockout victory over Islem Masraf on 'Dana White’s Contender Series'.
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LIVE: DWCS Week 9 Results (Islam Dulatov, Artem Vakhitov, Kody Steele, et al)
The penultimate week of this 2024 season of Dana White's Contender Series begins at 8:00pm EDT/5:00pm PDT, live from the UFC ...
Artem Vakhitov vs. Islem Masraf prediction, odds, pick for UFC Contender Series Week 9
Artem Vakhitov vs. Islem Masraf continues with the featured bout between Artem Vakhitov and Islem Masraf in the heavyweight ...
UFC news, rumors: Alex Pereira, Kayla Harrison and more had health complications ahead of UFC 307
UFC fighters commonly enter the Octagon compromised. That was very much true for some of the biggest stars competing at UFC ...
Alex Pereira reveals he overcame multiple health issues to score stunning UFC 307 win
Pereira earned a fourth-round TKO of Khalil Rountree Jr to retain the light-heavyweight title – for the third time in seven ...