Mark Vologdin makes UFC debut against John Castaneda after DWCS contract

Mark Vologdin, 25, from Petrozavodsk, Russia, is set for his UFC debut after earning a contract despite losing his DWCS fight in October. His fight against Adrian Luna Martinetti was so spectacular that Dana White gave standing applause and both fighters received contracts. Vologdin holds a 12-4-1 record with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions, and is a master of sport in Kyokushin karate. His opponent is veteran John Castaneda, who has a 4-4 UFC record and last fought exactly one year ago, losing to Chris Gutierrez by split decision.