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Scheduled against newcomer
Dalby is scheduled to compete against Saygid Izagakhmaev in a welterweight fight at UFC Qatar on Nov. 22, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Dalby's next opponent, 22-2 overall, will make his UFC debut. As for the former, he will look to redeem himself after he was knocked out by Randy Brown at UFC Kansas City in April.
Dalby's next opponent, 22-2 overall, will make his UFC debut. As for the former, he will look to redeem himself after he was knocked out by Randy Brown at UFC Kansas City in April.
First stoppage loss of career
Dalby lost to Randy Brown via KO (punch) at 1:39 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
Now 40 years old and with north of 30 professional bouts under his belt, many of them wars, Dalby has earned a reputation as one of the most durable fighters in the sport, and rightfully so. He showed that ridiculous toughness again here before eventually suffering the first stoppage loss of his career. Dalby had his nose crushed by Brown in Round 1. Not only did he not quit, but he kept coming forward and even put Randy on the back foot. It ended poorly after Dalby was dropped facedown for good after getting cracked early in Round 2, but the toughness and lack of quit is just insane. The Dane has now lost back-to-back bouts on the heels of a four-fight losing streak. On the bright side, the back-and-forth affair would go on to win both men $50,000 Fight of the Night bonuses.
Now 40 years old and with north of 30 professional bouts under his belt, many of them wars, Dalby has earned a reputation as one of the most durable fighters in the sport, and rightfully so. He showed that ridiculous toughness again here before eventually suffering the first stoppage loss of his career. Dalby had his nose crushed by Brown in Round 1. Not only did he not quit, but he kept coming forward and even put Randy on the back foot. It ended poorly after Dalby was dropped facedown for good after getting cracked early in Round 2, but the toughness and lack of quit is just insane. The Dane has now lost back-to-back bouts on the heels of a four-fight losing streak. On the bright side, the back-and-forth affair would go on to win both men $50,000 Fight of the Night bonuses.
Draws Randy Brown next month
Dalby (undisclosed) will take on Randy Brown in a welterweight matchup at UFC Kansas City on April 26, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalby hasn't competed since a loss to Rinat Fakhretdinov last June that snapped a four-fight winning streak. He was supposed to have a chance to bounce back in the fall against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, but was forced to withdraw due to undisclosed reasons. With that issue seemingly behind him, he'll now look to Brown, who is coming off a loss to Bryan battle in December. Dalby will be giving up big height and reach advantages to Brown, who also has the statistical edge in both striking volume and defense.
Dalby hasn't competed since a loss to Rinat Fakhretdinov last June that snapped a four-fight winning streak. He was supposed to have a chance to bounce back in the fall against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, but was forced to withdraw due to undisclosed reasons. With that issue seemingly behind him, he'll now look to Brown, who is coming off a loss to Bryan battle in December. Dalby will be giving up big height and reach advantages to Brown, who also has the statistical edge in both striking volume and defense.
Out of fight vs. Zaleski dos Santos
Dalby will no longer take on Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in a welterweight bout at a UFC event on Nov. 9, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalby is out of his fight against Zaleski dos Santos, for reasons currently unknown. The later has rescheduled to face Zach Scroggin, while Dalby's next bout is currently unknown.
Dalby is out of his fight against Zaleski dos Santos, for reasons currently unknown. The later has rescheduled to face Zach Scroggin, while Dalby's next bout is currently unknown.
Winning streak snapped at four
Dalby lost to Rinat Fakhretdinov via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ANALYSIS
It was another solid performance from Dalby as a hefty (+280) underdog. His constant willingness to stand in the pocket and go blow-for-blow with his opposition seems to give him a chance most every time out. Dalby can get away with it given that he has yet to be stopped in 30 professional fights. He struggled a bit with the wrestling game of Fakhretdinov but did a decent job of not absorbing too much damage on the mat. Dalby appears to be the rare fighter that is legitimately improving with age. He will be 40 years old in November but looks better than ever. Dalby entered having won four in a row, and his roster spot is plenty secure despite this setback.
It was another solid performance from Dalby as a hefty (+280) underdog. His constant willingness to stand in the pocket and go blow-for-blow with his opposition seems to give him a chance most every time out. Dalby can get away with it given that he has yet to be stopped in 30 professional fights. He struggled a bit with the wrestling game of Fakhretdinov but did a decent job of not absorbing too much damage on the mat. Dalby appears to be the rare fighter that is legitimately improving with age. He will be 40 years old in November but looks better than ever. Dalby entered having won four in a row, and his roster spot is plenty secure despite this setback.