Rolando Dy

Rolando Gabriel Dy (born August 11, 1990) is a Filipino bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Brave Combat Federation. He won championships in both mixed martial arts and bare-knuckle boxing, notably the Abu Dhabi Warriors featherweight title and the BKB World Super Welterweight Championship. He is the son of former WBC World super featherweight title holder Rolando Navarrete.

Mixed 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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Dy's UFC debut was against TUF alum, Alex Caceres on June 17, 2017, in UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia. 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.

On September 23, 2017, Dy faced Teruto Ishihara in UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami. 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. The scores read 28–27, 28-27 and 29–27.

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. 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. Dy won the fight by unanimous decision.

Dy faced Shane Young on June 23, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 132. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round. This fight earned him his first Fight of the Night award. Later, he was subsequently released by the UFC.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dy faced Slobodan Maksimović on December 18, 2021, at Brave CF 56. He lost the bout via controversial unanimous decision.

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.

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.

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.

BKB Rolando Dy defeated George Hilyard by fourth-round knockout at BKB 34 on September 16, 2023.

Rolando Dy fought Martin Reffell for the BKB British Featherweight Championship at BKB 37 on March 30, 2024. He lost by unanimous decision.

Rolando DY defeated Hayden Sherriff by second-round TKO via corner stoppage at BYB 32 on October 12, 2024.

In a highly anticipated "legacy fight", Rolando Dy, son of former WBC Super Featherweight Champion Rolando Navarette, fought Roberto Duran Jr., son of 4-division champion and IBHOF inductee Roberto Duran, in the co-main event of BKB 41 on May 31, 2025. Dy defeated Duran Jr. via TKO at the end of the second round due to doctor stoppage and earned him the opportunity to challenge the incumbent champion Liam Rees for the BKB Super Welterweight Championship.

Rolando Dy made history at BKB 49 on December 5, 2025, by becoming the first bare knuckle boxing world champion from the Philippines where he defeated Liam Rees for the BKB World Super Welterweight Championship via unanimous decision. Dy made history, becoming the first bare knuckle boxing world champion from the Philippines. He, alongside his father, former WBC Super Featherweight Champion Rolando Navarrette, became the first father-son pair to hold world championships in boxing and bare knuckle.

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) Abu Dhabi Warriors ADW Featherweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Eduard Demenko Decision (split) Fire Cage FC 1

Nilai, Malaysia Loss

Olzhas Eskaraev KO (punches) Brave CF 62

Almaty, Kazakhstan Loss

Oh Ho-taek Submission (rear-naked choke) Brave CF 58

Incheon, South Korea Loss

Slobodan Maksimović Decision (unanimous) Brave CF 56

Belgrade, Serbia Loss

Abdisalam Kubanychbek TKO (corner stoppage) Brave CF 47

Arad, Bahrain Win

John Brewin Decision (unanimous) Brave CF 44

Riffa, Bahrain Win

Maciek Gierszewski Decision (split) Brave CF 42

Riffa, Bahrain Loss

Anzor Abdulkhozhaev KO (punches) Brave CF 33

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Loss

Lee Do-gyeom KO (punches) UAE Warriors 8

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Erzhan Estanov Decision (unanimous) UAE Warriors 6

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Mehmosh Raza TKO (punches) Brave CF 22

Pasay, Philippines Win

Izzeddine Al Derbani TKO (punches) UAE Warriors 5

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Shane Young TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards

Kallang, Singapore Win

Wuliji Buren Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum

Shanghai, China Loss

Teruto Ishihara Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami

Saitama, Japan Loss

Alex Caceres TKO (eye injury) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia

Kallang, Singapore NC

Nelson Paes NC (accidental clash of heads) Brave CF 5

Mumbai, India Win

Aydin Mrouki Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 55

Parañaque, Philippines Win

Koyomi Matsushima KO (punch) Pacific Xtreme Combat 53

Parañaque, Philippines Win

Miguel Mosquera Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 51

Parañaque, Philippines Loss

Kyle Aguon Decision (split) Pacific Xtreme Combat 48

Pasig, Philippines Loss

Kyle Aguon Decision (split) Pacific Xtreme Combat 45

Mangilao, Guam Win

Park Han-bin Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 43

Pasig, Philippines Win

Kyle Reyes Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 39

Pasig, Philippines Win

Arex Montalban Submission (armbar) Pacific Xtreme Combat 37

Pasig, Philippines Loss

Ev Ting Decision (unanimous) Legend FC 10

Hong Kong, SAR, China Win

Alde Alonzo de Zosa TKO (punches) Pacific Xtreme Combat 31

Pasig, Philippines Loss

Elliot Untalan Submission (rear-naked choke) Pacific Xtreme Combat 28

Pasig, Philippines Win

Ryan Taclan TKO (punches) Nemesis MMA Wars: New Blood

Quezon City, Philippines Bare knuckle boxing record Win

KO (punch) BKB 54: Mayhem in Manchester

Manchester, England Win

Liam Rees Decision (unanimous) BKB 49: Dance of the Dragons

Wales, United Kingdom Win

Roberto Duran Jr TKO (doctor stoppage) BKB 41: Brawl in Duval II

Florida, United States of America Win

Hayden Sherriff TKO (corner stoppage) BYB 32: Leeds Brawl

Leeds, United Kingdom Loss

Martin Reffell Decision (unanimous) BKB 37: Sweeney vs. Connelly

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Win

George Hillyard TKO (referee stoppage) BKB 34: McCallum vs. Tiffin

London, United Kingdom Win

Apisit Sangmuang KO (punches) BKFC Asia 4: The Big Bash

Bangkok, Thailand