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Mark Vologdin, 25, is in excellent physical condition ahead of his UFC debut. In October, he lost a decision on Dana White's Contender Series, but the fight was so exciting and brutal that fans were thrilled and Dana White gave a standing ovation. Both Vologdin and winner Adrian Luna Martinetti received UFC contracts. Vologdin holds a record of 12-4-1 with 6 knockouts and 4 submissions, represents Petrozavodsk in the Republic of Karelia, and is a Master of Sport in Kyokushin karate. His opponent is the experienced veteran John Castaneda, who is 4-4 in the UFC and last fought exactly one year ago, losing to Chris Gutierrez by split decision.
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