Mark Vologdin prepares for UFC debut against John Castaneda

Mark Vologdin is in training camp ahead of his upcoming UFC debut. The 25-year-old Russian lost by decision on DWCS in October, but the fight was so spectacular and violent that Dana White gave standing applause, leading to both fighters receiving contracts despite Vologdin's loss. Vologdin holds a 12-4-1 record with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions, and is a Master of Sport in Kyokushin karate from Petrozavodsk, Karelia. His opponent will be veteran John Castaneda, who is 4-4 in the UFC and last fought exactly one year ago, losing to Chris Gutierrez by split decision.