Mark Vologdin displays form ahead of UFC debut against John Castaneda

Russian fighter Mark Vologdin, 25, has revealed his current physical condition ahead of his UFC debut at UFC Winnipeg. Despite losing by decision on Dana White's Contender Series in October, both Vologdin and his opponent Adrian Luna Martinetti received UFC contracts after their exciting and brutal fight earned a standing ovation from Dana White. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions, and is a Kyokushin karate master sport representing Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia. His opponent John Castaneda is an experienced veteran with a 4-4 UFC record who last fought exactly one year ago, losing by split decision to Chris Gutierrez. This debut represents a significant opportunity for the young Russian prospect to make his mark in the promotion.