Mark Vologdin explains keeping hands low in third round of UFC debut

Mark Vologdin discussed his UFC debut performance, specifically addressing why he kept his hands very low in the third round and absorbed many strikes as a result. An interviewer pointed out that his corner was shouting at him about the issue. Vologdin admitted he was fighting on instinct and kept telling himself mentally that his opponent would not knock him down even with his hands lowered, though he acknowledged this was foolish. He said critics can write whatever they want about him leaving his health on the line, but he chose this path himself and does not care about technical criticisms. Vologdin concluded by saying he simply enjoyed the experience immensely.