Mark Vologdin shows fight shape ahead of UFC debut against Castaneda

Russian fighter Mark Vologdin is in training camp for his upcoming UFC debut. The 25-year-old earned his contract after an impressive performance on Dana White's Contender Series in October, where despite losing by decision, both he and winner Adrian Luna Martinetti received UFC deals due to the exciting nature of the bout. Vologdin holds a 12-4-1 record with six knockouts and four submissions. He represents Petrozavodsk in the Republic of Karelia and is a master of sport in Kyokushin karate. His opponent will be veteran John Castaneda, who has a 4-4 record in the UFC and last fought exactly one year ago, losing to Chris Gutierrez by split decision.