Russian fighter Mark Vologdin successfully weighed in at 138.5 pounds for his catchweight bout against John Castaneda at UFC Winnipeg. Castaneda came in at 139 pounds for the contest scheduled at 139 pounds. Both fighters made weight without issue for their preliminary card matchup. The bout represents Vologdin's continued campaign in the UFC's lower weight divisions. Official photos from the weigh-in were released by UFC Eurasia.
Mark Vologdin and John Castaneda both cleared the scale ahead of their catchweight preliminary card bout at UFC Winnipeg, with the two fighters checking in at 138.5 and 139 pounds respectively for a contest scheduled at 139 pounds.
Castaneda, known as "Sexi Mexi," enters the fight carrying a professional record of 21-8-1. The 34-year-old American trains out of The Academy and competes as a switch-stance fighter, standing 168 cm tall with a 180 cm reach. He is an active offensive presence, landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate, and he also contributes on the ground with 1.68 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Vologdin, a Russian fighter continuing to build his presence in the UFC's lower weight divisions, weighed in half a pound under the agreed limit, coming in at 138.5 pounds. UFC Eurasia released official weigh-in photos from the event.
Why it matters
- The catchweight agreement at 139 pounds sits between the bantamweight and featherweight limits, adding an unusual dimension to the divisional context of this matchup.
- Castaneda's blend of high-volume striking and takedown activity sets up an interesting stylistic test for Vologdin on the preliminary card.
- A strong performance from either fighter could influence their positioning in the UFC's 135-pound or 145-pound divisional picture going forward.
