Mark Vologdin in shape for UFC debut against John Castaneda

Mark Vologdin, 25, is shown in current fighting condition ahead of his UFC debut. In October, he lost a decision on Dana White's Contender Series but impressed fans and Dana White with such a spectacular and brutal performance that he received a contract along with winner Adrian Luna Martinetti. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions. He represents Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia, and is a master of sport in Kyokushin karate. His opponent John Castaneda has a 4-4 UFC record and last fought exactly one year ago, losing by split decision to Chris Gutierrez.