“Sharing my experiences through lectures, they give me reasons to reflect,” he explained. “And by doing that, I also keep learning more about myself and understanding why I operate the way I do, why I act the way I do.
“So, in the process of doing these lectures, I also learn a lot both about the people I give the lectures to, but especially myself as well. So it’s kind of like a very healing and interesting journey to be on in that perspective.”
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For the 41-year-old, Saturday night offers another chance to showcase his skills. It’s a journey Dalby is relishing just as much now as he did when he first set foot in the Octagon in Goiania, Brazil, more than a decade ago.
“This sport has been a part of my life for 20 years, and I’ve been doing martial arts for 25 years this year, so combat sports in general, and MMA, is a core of who I am,” he stated. “It’s not the only thing in my life, (being) a fighter, but it’s a big part of my life. Over half of my life, I’ve been doing martial arts. So, it’s important for me.
“Honestly, when I started, I just wanted to win a fight. I started combat sports to learn self-defense, and then the competitive side was intriguing for me to test myself. That’s actually been the core of my motivation ever since.
