John Castaneda

Castaneda controlled the early striking exchanges and made the first two rounds a high-volume fight. Alateng changed the rhythm in the third with takedowns and fence control. The late adjustment was enough for Alateng to take the official split decision.

Key moments

• Castaneda's volume and combinations gave him the clearer first half of the fight.
• Alateng used third-round takedowns and control to create a different scoring picture.
• Judges awarded Alateng a split decision after three rounds.

Castaneda opened with kicks and range striking while Vologdin pressed forward with jabs and hooks. After a second accidental low blow in round two, Castaneda lost a point, then increased his striking volume and landed combinations. Castaneda outworked Vologdin in the third, dropping him with a flurry before Vologdin recovered and scored a late takedown. The judges returned a majority draw.

Key moments

• The fighters traded kicks and punches at range in a fast opening round; Vologdin’s jabs bloodied Castaneda’s nose.
• After a second accidental low blow in round two, Castaneda was deducted a point and resumed with higher-volume combinations.
• Castaneda pressed in the third round, landed a flurry that dropped Vologdin, and continued to attack after he stood.
• Vologdin scored a late takedown; the judges declared a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28).