Mark Vologdin, 25, from Petrozavodsk, Russia, is preparing for his UFC debut after earning a contract despite losing by decision on Dana White's Contender Series in October. The fight was so entertaining that Dana White gave standing applause, awarding contracts to both Vologdin and winner Adrian Luna Martinetti. Vologdin holds a 12-4-1 record with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions, and is a master of sport in Kyokushin karate. His opponent John Castaneda has a 4-4 UFC record and last fought a year ago, losing to Chris Gutierrez by split decision.
