Mark Vologdin prepares for UFC debut against John Castaneda

Mark Vologdin, 25, from Petrozavodsk, Russia, is in training camp ahead of his UFC debut. He earned a contract despite losing a decision on Dana White's Contender Series in October, as both he and his opponent received deals due to an exciting, brutal fight that drew a standing ovation from Dana White. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 with six knockouts and four submissions, 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 a year ago, losing a split decision to Chris Gutierrez.