Mark Vologdin turns 26, debuts against Castaneda at UFC Winnipeg tonight

Russian fighter Mark Vologdin celebrates his 26th birthday today, the same day he makes his UFC debut. He faces John Castaneda at UFC Winnipeg in a bout scheduled to begin at 00:30 Moscow time. Fans are being encouraged to support Vologdin as he attempts to give himself a birthday present with a successful first UFC appearance. The timing adds extra significance to what is already a career-defining moment for the debutant.