Mark Vologdin makes UFC debut against John Castaneda after DWCS loss

Mark Vologdin, 25, will make his UFC debut despite losing a decision on Dana White's Contender Series in October. The fight was so exciting and brutal that fans were thrilled and Dana White gave a standing ovation, resulting in contracts for both Vologdin and winner Adrian Luna Martinetti. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions, representing Petrozavodsk, Karelia, and is a Master of Sport in Kyokushin karate. His opponent is veteran John Castaneda, who is 4-4 in the UFC and last fought exactly one year ago, losing to Chris Gutierrez by split decision.