Mark Vologdin explains why he dropped his hands in third round of UFC debut

Mark Vologdin discussed the emotions from his UFC debut fight, particularly addressing why he kept his hands very low in the third round and absorbed many strikes as a result. When questioned about this tactical choice, which his corner was also shouting about, Vologdin admitted he was fighting on instinct. He explained that even as his opponent was landing shots, he kept telling himself the punches wouldn't knock him down even with his hands dropped, though he acknowledged this was foolish thinking. Vologdin stated that regardless of what people write about him leaving his health in the cage or criticizing his technique, he doesn't care because he chose this path himself. He emphasized that while people can say it wasn't the right level or criticize his technique, he frankly doesn't give a damn because he simply enjoyed the experience.