Mark Vologdin discussed his emotions and performance in his UFC debut. When asked about keeping his hands low in the third round and absorbing many strikes, Vologdin acknowledged he was fighting on instinct and believed his opponent could not hurt him even with lowered hands. He admitted this was foolish but stated he chose this path and does not care about criticism regarding his technique or level. Despite the defensive issues his corner warned him about, Vologdin said he enjoyed the experience.
