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Russian fighter Mark Vologdin, 25, is prepared for his UFC debut at UFC Winnipeg. Despite losing a decision on Dana White's Contender Series in October, Vologdin earned a contract due to the exciting nature of his fight, which drew a standing ovation from Dana White. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 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 John Castaneda is a veteran with a 4-4 record in the UFC who last fought exactly one year ago, losing a split decision to Chris Gutierrez. The matchup pairs a hungry debutant against an experienced octagon veteran.
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