Mark Vologdin set for UFC debut against John Castaneda

Russian fighter Mark Vologdin, 25, will make his UFC debut against veteran John Castaneda. Vologdin earned his contract after an impressive losing performance on Dana White's Contender Series in October, where both he and winner Adrian Luna Martinetti received contracts due to the exciting nature of the fight. Vologdin holds a 12-4-1 record with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions, representing Petrozavodsk, Karelia. He is a master of sport in Kyokushin karate. His opponent Castaneda has a 4-4 UFC record and last fought a year ago, losing to Chris Gutierrez by split decision.