Mark Vologdin set for UFC debut against John Castaneda at 25 years old

Mark Vologdin, 25, from Petrozavodsk, Russia, will make his UFC debut despite losing a decision on Dana White's Contender Series in October. The fight was so spectacular that Dana White gave him a standing ovation, and both fighters received contracts. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 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 a split decision to Chris Gutierrez.