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Russian fighter Mark Vologdin discussed his UFC debut performance, specifically addressing criticism about keeping his hands dangerously low in the third round. When asked why he dropped his guard and absorbed numerous strikes despite his corner's warnings, Vologdin said he was fighting on instinct. He admitted he kept thinking his opponent couldn't hurt him even with his hands down, acknowledging this was foolish. Vologdin stated he doesn't care what critics say about leaving his health in the octagon or his technical deficiencies, emphasizing this is the path he chose. Despite acknowledging the fight may not have been top-level competition, he expressed that he simply enjoyed the experience and was living out his dream.
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