Mark Vologdin, 25, will make his UFC debut after earning a contract from DWCS despite losing a decision to Adrian Luna Martinetti in October. The fight was so exciting that Dana White gave a standing ovation and awarded contracts to both fighters. Vologdin carries a 12-4-1 record with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions. He represents Petrozavodsk, Karelia Republic, and is a master of sport in Kyokushin karate. His opponent, John Castaneda, holds a 4-4 UFC record and last fought exactly one year ago, losing a split decision to Chris Gutierrez.
