Mark Vologdin in peak form for UFC debut against John Castaneda

Russian fighter Mark Vologdin, 25, is shown in current fighting shape ahead of his UFC debut. Despite losing by decision on Dana White's Contender Series in October, both Vologdin and his opponent Adrian Luna Martinetti received UFC contracts due to the exciting and brutal nature of their fight, which earned a standing ovation from Dana White. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions, and is a master of sport in Kyokushin karate representing Petrozavodsk in the 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 to Chris Gutierrez by split decision.