Mark Vologdin faces Daniel da Silva at UFC, odds analysis suggests close fight

Mark Vologdin is scheduled to fight Daniel da Silva (referred to as Castaneda in Russian transliteration), with betting odds currently at 1.9-1.85. The analysis suggests Vologdin should be a bigger underdog than the odds indicate. Vologdin lacks UFC-level experience and has struggled even on the regional scene, while his opponent is a solid mid-tier fighter who has only lost to top-15 level competition and previously defeated fighters like Wineland and Muin Gafurov. Da Silva has strong grappling and offensive wrestling, while Vologdin's defensive advantages are limited mainly to awkward anthropometry and technical deficiencies. The post notes da Silva is also dangerous on the feet with his left high kick. The analysis predicts this will be a competitive fight potentially deserving "Fight of the Night" honors rather than a veteran being fed to a young prospect.