Ivan Gnizditsky has secured an
Ultimate Fighting Championship contract despite missing his scheduled appearance
Dana White Candidate Series.
Ultimate Fighting Championship contract despite missing his scheduled appearance
Dana White Candidate Series.
Ivan Gnizditskiy signs with UFC after visa issues derail Contender Series appearance
The undefeated Russian light heavyweight’s manager, Ali Askarov of Crown Sports Management, confirmed the signing. MMA junkie. Gnizditskiy (7-0) is expected to make his promotional debut in December.
Gnizditskiy had to meet In the Aryan language
(6-1) in the 10th season of the DWCS, but withdrew due to visa issues. The 30-year-old has since signed a direct contract with the UFC.
Gnizditskiy has achieved all seven of his professional victories, six by knockout or TKO and one by submission. He competed twice One championship in 2025 before stopping Tursunbek Sodikov in his last match in March.
