UFC news: Alex Pereira convinces Dana White to sign Artem Vakhitov
WEB16 hours ago · Artem Vakhitov hasn’t even had a UFC fight yet, and the promotional wheels are already turning for an Alex Pereira showdown. Two days after his UFC 307 title defense, Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) boarded a plane from Connecticut to Las Vegas to witness in person Vakhitov (3-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) earn a UFC deal at Dana White’s Contender Series 75 .
Dana White says Alex Pereira convinced him to sign Artem Vakhitov
WEB4 hours ago · LAS VEGAS – It was Artem Vakhitov’s former kickboxing rival who talked Dana White into signing him to the UFC.. Vakhitov (3-1) earned a UFC contract Tuesday when he scored a first-round TKO of Islem Masraf (3-1) at Dana White’s Contender Series 75 from the UFC Apex. White admits he was initially hesitant to sign former two-time Glory light heavyweight champion Vakhitov, the last man to ...
‘You owe me one’ — UFC signee Artem Vakhitov confronts Alex …
WEB2 hours ago · Artem Vakhitov earned a UFC contract at Dana White’s "Contender Series" on Tuesday, then confronted former kickboxing rival Alex Pereira in scene not unlike "Poatan’s" storyline with ...
Kickboxer Who Beat Alex Pereira Joins the UFC After Impressing …
WEB5 hours ago · Kickboxer-turned-MMA fighter Artem Vakhitov lived up to all the proverbial hype Tuesday night in Las Vegas. In the main event of DWCS Week 9, Vakhitov made short work of Islem Masraf with a first ...
Former foes Alex Pereira, Artem Vakhitov run into each other …
WEB3 hours ago · Vakhitov joins the UFC with a 3-1 record in his MMA career with all of his wins coming by first-round knockout. Get the latest gear Mike Tyson Autographed Boxing Glove
Dana White reveals Alex Pereira’s key role in signing Artem Vakhitov ...
WEB46 minutes ago · UFC CEO, Dana White has revealed crunch talks with light heavyweight king, Alex Pereira following last night’s Contender Series return — before inking Russian striking ace, Artem Vakhitov ...
Alex Pereira kickboxing rival Artem Vakhitov aims for UFC rematch
WEB1 day ago · Artem Vakhitov’s story sounds like one we’ve heard before until it veers off in a bit of a different direction.. Fans looking for a blood-thirsty former rival who will storm into the UFC, badmouth one of its champions, and engage in a heated build-up to a long-awaited third meeting will have to remain content with Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya.
Artem Vakhitov already has Alex Pereira’s attention ahead of …
WEB23 hours ago · Artem Vakhitov has an opportunity to earn a UFC contract when he competes on The Contender Series on Oct. 8, but even before he sets foot in the octagon for the first time, he’s got light ...
Dana White Recognizes Alex Pereira’s ‘Halo Effect’ As Artem Vakhitov ...
WEB14 hours ago · He is a kickboxing specialist but the lack of wrestling and grappling experience has yet to bother him in the UFC. Artem Vakhitov, who defeated Pereira via decision at Glory 78, has signed with ...
Last man to beat Alex Pereira in kickboxing scores big KO to land UFC …
WEB6 hours ago · Artem Vakhitov has put the wheels in motion for a UFC showdown with Alex Pereira. The Russian scored a first-round TKO victory over Islem Masraf in the featured fight on the ninth episode of Dana ...