Mark Vologdin explains keeping hands low in UFC debut third round

Mark Vologdin addressed his defensive lapses during the third round of his UFC debut fight. When questioned about keeping his hands dangerously low despite absorbing numerous strikes and warnings from his corner, Vologdin admitted he was fighting purely on instinct at that point. He acknowledged the criticism was valid but maintained a mental belief that his opponent could not hurt him even with lowered hands, which he recognized as foolish thinking. Vologdin stated he chose this fighting path himself and accepts the consequences, dismissing concerns about his health and technical deficiencies. Despite acknowledging the opponent may not have been elite level, he expressed complete satisfaction with his performance and the experience, saying he simply enjoyed himself in the octagon.