Mark Vologdin preparing for UFC debut against John Castaneda

Mark Vologdin is in training camp for his UFC debut at age 25. Despite losing by decision on Dana White's Contender Series in October, both Vologdin and his opponent Adrian Luna Martinetti received contracts after their exciting and brutal fight earned a standing ovation from Dana White. Vologdin holds a 12-4-1 record with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions, represents Petrozavodsk in the Republic of Karelia, and is a master of sport in Kyokushin karate. His opponent is the experienced John Castaneda, who holds a 4-4 UFC record and last fought exactly one year ago, losing to Chris Gutierrez by split decision.