Rolando Gabriel Dy (born August 11, 1990) is a Filipino bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist. He most notably fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Brave Combat Federation. He is the former Abu Dhabi Warriors featherweight champion. He is the son of former WBC World super featherweight title holder Rolando Navarrete. He is a 2-1 bare knuckle fighter currently signed with BYB Extreme.
sherdog.comMixed martial arts career
Early career
Dy made his professional debut on a Nemesis MMA card in Quezon City, Philippines where he won by TKO in the 2nd round. He had 3 straight wins in Pacific Xtreme Combat (PXC) before signing with the UFC as a replacement fighter on two weeks notice.3
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Dy's UFC debut was against TUF alum, Alex Caceres on June 17, 2017, in UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia.4 Dy was dominated by the UFC veteran until the fight was stopped between the 2nd and 3rd rounds due to a cut on Dy's right eye. It was ruled as a TKO victory for Caceres.5
On September 23, 2017, Dy faced Teruto Ishihara in UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami.6 He lost the fight via unanimous decision. The bout could've resulted to a majority draw if not for a point deduction from Dy for repeated groin strikes to Ishihara.7 The scores read 28–27, 28-27 and 29–27.8
Dy confirmed that he was cut from the roster via email after 2 consecutive losses. However, he was offered a fight against UFC newcomer Wuliji Buren in UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum on November 25, 2017, as a late replacement.910 At the weigh-ins, Dy weighed in at 148 lbs., two pounds over the featherweight limit. As a result, he forfeited 20% of his purse to Buren and the bout was fought at a catchweight.11 Dy won the fight by unanimous decision.12
Dy faced Shane Young on June 23, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 132.13 He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round.14 This fight earned him his first Fight of the Night award.15 Later, he was subsequently released by the UFC.16
Post-UFC
After being released by the UFC, Dy fought in two Middle East based promotions and captured the Abu Dhabi Warriors featherweight Championship on May 6, 2019.17
Dy was scheduled to defend his UAE Warriors title against Austin Arnett at ADW 6 on October 18, 2019. However, Arnett withdrew from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Do Gyeom Lee. Dy lost the bout via knockout.18
Brave Combat Federation
After the title loss, Dy returned to Brave CF, facing Anzor Abdulkhozhaev at Brave CF 33 on December 27, 2019. He lost the bout via technical knockout in the first round.
Dy faced Maciek Gierszewski at Brave CF 42 on September 24, 2020. He won the fight via split decision.19
Just over a month removed from his previous bout, Dy faced John Brewin at Brave CF 44 on November 5, 2020. Dy won the bout via unanimous decision.20
Dy faced Abdisalam Kubanychbek at BRAVE CF 47 on March 11, 2021. He lost the fight via corner stoppage between the second and third round.21
Dy faced Slobodan Maksimović on December 18, 2021, at Brave CF 56.22 He lost the bout via controversial unanimous decision.23
Dy faced Ho Taek Oh on April 30, 2022, at Brave CF 58. He lost the bout in the first round after getting dropped and then submitted via rear-naked choke.24
Dy faced Olzhas Eskaraev on September 30, 2022 at Brave CF 62. He lost the bout after getting knocked out in the second round and retired after the bout.25
Bare-knuckle boxing
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
On December 10, 2022, Dy made his bare-knuckle boxing debut in the main event of BKFC Asia 4: The Big Bash, defeating Apisit Sangmuang by first-round knockout.26
BKB
Rolando Dy defeated George Hilyard by fourth-round knockout at BKB 34 on September 16, 2023.27
Rolando Dy fought Martin Reffell for the BKB British Featherweight Championship at BKB 37 on March 30, 2024.2829 He lost by unanimous decision.
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Shane Young30
- Abu Dhabi Warriors
- ADW Featherweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown| 29 matches | 15 wins | 13 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 6 |
| By submission | 2 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 5 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 15–13 (1) | Eduard Demenko | Decision (split) | Fire Cage FC 1 | February 22, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Nilai, Malaysia | Catchweight (161 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 14–13 (1) | Olzhas Eskaraev | KO (punches) | Brave CF 62 | September 30, 2022 | 2 | 3:40 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | |
| Loss | 14–12 (1) | Oh Ho-taek | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Brave CF 58 | April 30, 2022 | 1 | 3:29 | Incheon, South Korea | |
| Loss | 14–11 (1) | Slobodan Maksimović | Decision (unanimous) | Brave CF 56 | December 18, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Belgrade, Serbia | |
| Loss | 14–10 (1) | Abdisalam Kubanychbek | TKO (corner stoppage) | Brave CF 47 | March 11, 2021 | 2 | 5:00 | Arad, Bahrain | |
| Win | 14–9 (1) | John Brewin | Decision (unanimous) | Brave CF 44 | November 5, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Riffa, Bahrain | |
| Win | 13–9 (1) | Maciek Gierszewski | Decision (split) | Brave CF 42 | September 24, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Riffa, Bahrain | Lightweight debut. |
| Loss | 12–9 (1) | Anzor Abdulkhozhaev | KO (punches) | Brave CF 33 | December 27, 2019 | 1 | 1:15 | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | |
| Loss | 12–8 (1) | Lee Do-gyeom | KO (punches) | UAE Warriors 6 | October 18, 2019 | 1 | 3:05 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Lost the UAE Warriors Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–7 (1) | Erzhan Estanov | Decision (unanimous) | UAE Warriors 6 | May 4, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Won the inaugural UAE Warriors Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–7 (1) | Mehmosh Raza | TKO (punches) | Brave CF 22 | March 15, 2019 | 1 | 4:04 | Pasay, Philippines | |
| Win | 10–7 (1) | Izzeddine Al Derbani | TKO (punches) | UAE Warriors 5 | January 26, 2019 | 1 | N/A | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Loss | 9–7 (1) | Shane Young | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards | June 23, 2018 | 2 | 4:40 | Kallang, Singapore | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 9–6 (1) | Wuliji Buren | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum | November 25, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Shanghai, China | Catchweight (148 lb) bout; Dy missed weight. |
| Loss | 8–6 (1) | Teruto Ishihara | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami | September 22, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | Dy was deducted one point in round 3 due to repeated groin strikes. |
| Loss | 8–5 (1) | Alex Caceres | TKO (eye injury) | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia | June 17, 2017 | 2 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| NC | 8–4 (1) | Nelson Paes | NC (accidental clash of heads) | Brave CF 5 | April 22, 2017 | 1 | 0:28 | Mumbai, India | Accidental clash of heads rendered Paes unable to continue. |
| Win | 8–4 | Aydin Mrouki | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 55 | November 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Parañaque, Philippines | |
| Win | 7–4 | Koyomi Matsushima | KO (punch) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 53 | April 8, 2016 | 1 | 0:23 | Parañaque, Philippines | |
| Win | 6–4 | Miguel Mosquera | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 51 | January 16, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Parañaque, Philippines | |
| Loss | 5–4 | Kyle Aguon | Decision (split) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 48 | June 13, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasig, Philippines | Return to Featherweight. |
| Loss | 5–3 | Kyle Aguon | Decision (split) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 45 | October 24, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Mangilao, Guam | For the PXC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–2 | Park Han-bin | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 43 | March 29, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasig, Philippines | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 4–2 | Kyle Reyes | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 39 | September 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 3–2 | Arex Montalban | Submission (armbar) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 37 | May 18, 2013 | 1 | 4:50 | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Ev Ting | Decision (unanimous) | Legend FC 10 | August 24, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Hong Kong, SAR, China | |
| Win | 2–1 | Alde Alonzo de Zosa | TKO (punches) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 31 | July 14, 2012 | 2 | N/A | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Elliot Untalan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 28 | November 26, 2011 | 1 | N/A | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ryan Taclan | TKO (punches) | Nemesis MMA Wars: New Blood | October 15, 2011 | 2 | N/A | Quezon City, Philippines | Featherweight debut. |
Bare knuckle boxing record
Professional record breakdown| 3 matches | 2 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2–1 | Martin Reffell | Decision (unanimous) | BKB 37 | March 30, 2024 | 5 | 2:00 | Wolverhampton, United Kingdom | For the BKB British Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–0 | George Hillyard | KO (punches) | BKB 34 | September 16, 2023 | 4 | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Win | 1–0 | Apisit Sangmuang | KO (punches) | BKFC Asia 4: The Big Bash | December 10, 2022 | 1 | 0:42 | Bangkok, Thailand |
See also
External links
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