Mark Vologdin preparing for UFC debut against John Castaneda

Mark Vologdin, 25, is in training camp ahead of his UFC debut following his appearance on Dana White's Contender Series last October. Despite losing a close decision to Adrian Luna Martinetti, Vologdin's entertaining and brutal performance earned him a standing ovation from Dana White and a UFC contract alongside the actual winner. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions. The Russian fighter from Petrozavodsk, Karelia, is a master of sport in Kyokushin karate. He will face veteran John Castaneda, who has a 4-4 UFC record and last fought exactly one year ago, losing a split decision to Chris Gutierrez.