Russian fighter Mark Vologdin successfully weighed in at 62.82 kg for his catchweight bout against John Castaneda at UFC Winnipeg. Castaneda weighed in at 63.05 kg for the matchup, which is scheduled at the 140-pound catchweight limit (63.04 kg). Both fighters are now official for their preliminary card bout. The post includes a photo from the official weigh-in event.
Mark Vologdin and John Castaneda are officially set to compete at UFC Winnipeg after both men cleared the scales at the 140-pound catchweight limit. Vologdin came in at 62.82 kg, while Castaneda registered 63.05 kg — just barely over the agreed ceiling of 63.04 kg. Despite the slight overage, the bout remains on as a catchweight contest on the preliminary card.
Castaneda, nicknamed "Sexi Mexi," is a 34-year-old American fighter representing The Academy. He carries a professional record of 21-8-1 and stands 168 cm tall with a 180 cm reach. A switch-stance striker, Castaneda brings respectable volume to the octagon, landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate. He also adds a takedown threat, averaging 1.68 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Verified data for Vologdin was not available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication, but the Russian fighter did make weight cleanly, coming in under the catchweight threshold.
Why it matters
- Castaneda's slight overage at 63.05 kg edges past the 63.04 kg limit, making this a true catchweight arrangement for both men
- The bout lands on the preliminary card at UFC Winnipeg, giving both fighters a platform to build momentum
- Castaneda's combination of striking output and takedown ability sets up an intriguing stylistic test against the Russian prospect
