Mark Vologdin discusses low hands defense in UFC debut despite corner warnings

Mark Vologdin reflected on his UFC debut performance, specifically addressing his defensive lapses in the third round. When asked why he kept his hands low despite taking punishment and corner instructions, Vologdin admitted he was fighting on instinct and believed his opponent could not hurt him even with his guard down. He acknowledged this was foolish but stood by his choices, saying he chose this path himself. Vologdin dismissed potential criticism about his technique or opponent quality, stating he simply enjoyed the experience. He emphasized that regardless of what people say about leaving his health in the cage, he is responsible for his own decisions.