Mark Vologdin, 25, is preparing for his first UFC fight after earning a contract despite losing a decision on DWCS in October. His performance was so exciting that Dana White gave standing applause and signed both him and winner Adrian Luna Martinetti. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions, represents Petrozavodsk in the Republic of Karelia, and is a master of sport in Kyokushin karate. He faces experienced veteran John Castaneda, who holds a 4-4 UFC record and last fought a year ago, losing to Chris Gutierrez by split decision.
