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Mark Vologdin discussed his emotions and performance during his UFC debut, specifically addressing criticism about keeping his hands low in the third round. When asked why he left himself open to strikes despite warnings from his corner, Vologdin admitted he was fighting on instinct and mentally believed his opponent would not knock him out even with his guard down. He acknowledged this was foolish but said he chose this path and does not care about criticism regarding leaving his health at risk or technical flaws. Vologdin emphasized that regardless of opinions about his opponent's level or his technique, he simply enjoyed the experience. His comments reveal a fighter-first mentality focused on entertainment over defense.
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