Nicolas Dalby
Lokamotivo
Denmark
Scheduled for UFC Vegas 117
Dalby will fight fellow welterweight Jeremiah Wells at UFC Vegas 117 on May 16, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Both fighters had to dig deep for a decision win in their latest fights. Dalby edged out Saygid Izagakhmaev via decision with control time, and the former's opponent most recently outlasted Themba Gorimbo.
Both fighters had to dig deep for a decision win in their latest fights. Dalby edged out Saygid Izagakhmaev via decision with control time, and the former's opponent most recently outlasted Themba Gorimbo.
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Outlasts Izagakhmaev in Qatar
Dalby defeated Saygid Izagakhmaev via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC Qatar on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Despite not landing a single takedown, getting taken down four times himself, and landing just 26 significant strikes, Dalby did just enough in Rounds 1 and 3 to go home with the victory. One thing Dalby did do well was rack up control time in a grappling-heavy bout that saw a lot of clinch work. In the end, it was enough for Dalby to pull the upset as a (+270) underdog, as well as snap a two-fight losing streak and potentially save his roster spot in the process.
Despite not landing a single takedown, getting taken down four times himself, and landing just 26 significant strikes, Dalby did just enough in Rounds 1 and 3 to go home with the victory. One thing Dalby did do well was rack up control time in a grappling-heavy bout that saw a lot of clinch work. In the end, it was enough for Dalby to pull the upset as a (+270) underdog, as well as snap a two-fight losing streak and potentially save his roster spot in the process.
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.