Mark Vologdin discussed his controversial defensive approach during the third round of his UFC debut, acknowledging he kept his hands very low and absorbed many strikes. When questioned about keeping his hands down despite corner advice, Vologdin admitted he was fighting on instinct and believed his opponent could not hurt him even with his guard lowered. He acknowledged this was foolish but defended his choice, saying he selected this path himself and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Vologdin dismissed potential criticism about his technique or leaving his health at risk, stating he doesn't care about such comments. He expressed that the experience brought him genuine satisfaction despite the tactical errors.
