Vologdin-Castaneda ends in draw after point deduction on fighter's birthday

Mark Vologdin's UFC debut on his birthday ended in a majority draw against John Castaneda, with scores of 29-27, 28-28, and 28-28. Castaneda had one point deducted in the second round for a repeated groin strike. Vologdin enters the UFC with a record of 12-4-2, while Castaneda now stands at 21-8-1 and has failed to win in his last three fights, which include two losses and one draw. The post notes Vologdin was unable to give himself a birthday victory.