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Mark Vologdin, 25, is preparing for his UFC debut after an impressive showing on Dana White's Contender Series in October, where he lost by decision but earned a contract anyway. The fight with Adrian Luna Martinetti was so spectacular and brutal that fans were thrilled and Dana White gave a standing ovation, resulting in contracts for both fighters. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 with six knockouts and four submissions, representing Petrozavodsk in the Republic of Karelia as a master of sport in Kyokushin karate. His opponent John Castaneda is experienced and older, holding a 4-4 record in the UFC with his last fight exactly one year ago being a split decision loss to Chris Gutierrez.
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