Rolando Dy

Rolando Gabriel Dy (born August 11, 1990) is a Filipino mixed martial artist best known for fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) featherweight division.[1] He is the former Abu Dhabi Warriors featherweight champion. He is the son of former WBC World super featherweight title holder Rolando Navarrete.[2]

Rolando Dy
BornRolando Gabriel Dy Jr.
(1991-08-11) August 11, 1991
Parañaque, Philippines
Nickname(s)Dy Incredible
NationalityFilipino
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach69 1⁄2 in (177 cm)
StyleBoxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofParañaque, Philippines
TeamDy Incredible team
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins14
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision8
Losses9
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision4
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts 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.[9][10] 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]

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]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
24 matches 14 wins 9 losses
By knockout 4 4
By submission 2 1
By decision 8 4
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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
Loss 12–9 (1) Anzor Abdulkhozhaev TKO (punches) Brave CF 33 December 27, 2019 1 1:15 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Loss 12–8 (1) Do Gyeom Lee KO (punches) Abu Dhabi Warriors 6 October 18, 2019 1 3:05 Abu Dhabi, UAE Lost the Abu Dhabi Warriors Featherweight Championship.
Win 12–7 (1) Erzhan Estanov Decision (unanimous) Abu Dhabi Warriors 6 May 4, 2019 5 5:00 Abu Dhabi, UAE Won the vacant Abu Dhabi Warriors Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–7 (1) Mehmosh Raza TKO (punches) Brave 22: Storm of Warriors March 15, 2019 1 4:04 Manila, Philippines
Win 10–7 (1) Izzeddine Al Derbani TKO (punches) Abu Dhabi Warriors 5 January 26, 2019 1 N/A Abu Dhabi, UAE
Loss 9–7 (1) Shane Young TKO (elbow and 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 lbs) 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 (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia June 17, 2017 2 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
NC 8–4 (1) Nelson Paes NC (accidental head clash) Brave 5: Go For Glory April 22, 2017 1 0:28 Mumbai, India
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
Loss 5–3 Kyle Aguon Decision (split) Pacific Xtreme Combat 45 October 24, 2014 5 5:00 Mangilao, Guam
Win 5–2 Han Bin Park Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 43 March 29, 2014 3 5:00 Pasig, Philippines
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 Fighting Championship 10 August 24, 2012 3 5:00 Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
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 - MMA Wars: New Blood October 15, 2011 2 N/A Quezon City, Philippines

See also

References
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  20. Tudor Leonte (November 5, 2020). "Amin Ayoub Demolishes Cleiton Silva, Captures Lightweight Title at Brave CF 44". sherdog.com.
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