Mark Vologdin explains low guard despite corner advice in UFC debut

Mark Vologdin discussed his UFC debut performance, specifically addressing criticism about keeping his hands low during the third round despite absorbing significant strikes. When asked about maintaining a low guard even as his corner urged him to protect himself, Vologdin acknowledged he was fighting on instinct. He admitted thinking his opponent couldn't hurt him even with hands down, calling it a foolish approach. Vologdin accepted potential criticism about leaving his health at risk and acknowledged the technical shortcomings, but emphasized he chose this path himself. Despite the flaws in his performance, he stated he genuinely enjoyed the experience and doesn't care about negative commentary regarding his technical execution or level of competition.