Mark Vologdin explains fighting on instinct led to low hand position in third round

Mark Vologdin discussed his debut UFC fight performance, specifically addressing criticism about his low hand positioning in the third round that led to him absorbing many strikes. When asked why he kept his hands down despite his corner's warnings, Vologdin admitted he was fighting on instinct and kept telling himself that his opponent wouldn't knock him out even with lowered hands. He acknowledged this was foolish but defended his approach, saying he chose this path and enjoyed the experience. Vologdin dismissed criticisms about his technique or the level of competition, stating he doesn't care about such commentary and simply "had a blast" in the fight. He seemed unapologetic about leaving his health on the line in pursuit of an exciting performance.