Vologdin reflects on UFC debut, admits he fought on instinct in third round

Mark Vologdin discussed the emotions from his UFC debut fight, particularly addressing his defensive lapses in the third round. When asked why he kept his hands low and absorbed many strikes despite his corner's warnings, Vologdin admitted he was fighting on pure instinct. He acknowledged in his mind he kept thinking his opponent would not knock him down even with lowered hands, though he recognized this was foolish. Vologdin stated he chose this path himself and does not care about criticism regarding leaving his health on the line or technical shortcomings. Despite the concerns, he emphasized he simply enjoyed the experience of his debut.