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Vakhitov Rejects UFC, Eyes GLORY Heavyweight Title Showdown

3/25/2025

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Artem Vakhitov has turned down a UFC contract following his victory on Dana White’s Contender Series, expressing disappointment with the terms. Instead, he’s set to challenge Rico Verhoeven for the GLORY heavyweight title on June 14. Vakhitov is focused on seizing his career opportunities while keeping future UFC negotiations in mind.

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Artem Vakhitov has turned down a UFC contract following his victory on Dana White’s Contender Series, expressing disappointment with the terms. Instead, he’s set to challenge Rico Verhoeven for the GLORY heavyweight title on June 14. Vakhitov is focused on seizing his career opportunities while keeping future UFC negotiations in mind.