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 | |
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Born | Rolando Gabriel Dy Jr. August 11, 1991 Parañaque, Philippines |
Nickname(s) | Dy Incredible |
Nationality | Filipino |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division | Featherweight |
Reach | 69 1⁄2 in (177 cm) |
Style | Boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Parañaque, Philippines |
Team | Dy Incredible team |
Years active | 2011–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 22 |
Wins | 12 |
By knockout | 5 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 6 |
Losses | 9 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 4 |
No contests | 1 |
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 tried to make his first ADW title defense against Do Gyeom Lee at ADW 6 on October 18, 2019, but lost the bout via knockout.
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.
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Shane Young[18]
- Abu Dhabi Warriors
- ADW Featherweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
22 matches | 12 wins | 9 losses |
By knockout | 5 | 4 |
By submission | 1 | 1 |
By decision | 6 | 4 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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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 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 |
References
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- "Rolando Dy, son of boxing legend Navarette, makes own path in MMA". Rappler.com.
- "Eye injury cuts Rolando Dy's UFC debut short". Rappler.com.
- "Filipino fighter Rolando Gabriel Dy gets his UFC shot". Rappler.com.
- "UFC Fight Night 111 results: After eye injury, Alex Caceres gets TKO win over Rolando Dy". MMAjunkie.com. 17 June 2017.
- Jacinto, Christian (31 August 2017). "Rolando Dy eager to show true potential with full training camp in UFC return vs Japanese foe | SPIN.PH". SPIN.ph.
- "Teruto Ishihara survived not 1, not 2, but 3 (!) egregious low blows and still won at UFC-Japan". MMAjunkie.com. 23 September 2017. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- "UFC Fight Night 117 results: Fast start from Teruto Ishihara helps to win over Rolando Dy". MMAjunkie.com. 23 September 2017.
- "Headliner still TBA, but China's UFC Fight Night 122 lineup fills out with new bouts". MMAjunkie.com. 11 November 2017. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- "Rolando Dy battles Chinese foe in UFC Fight Night in Shanghai". Rappler.com. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- "UFC-Shanghai official weigh-in results: Gastelum needs towel, but headliner set". MMAjunkie. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2017-11-24.
- "UFC Fight Night 122 results: Rolando Dy manages to outwork Wuliji Buren for unanimous decision". MMAjunkie. 2017-11-25. Retrieved 2017-11-26.
- Dale Jordan (2018-05-08). "Rolando Dy vs. Shane Young added to UFC Fight Night 132 in Singapore". mmamad.com. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
- "UFC Fight Night 132 results: Shane Young wears down Rolando Dy before brutal elbow ender". MMAjunkie. 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- "Singapore Cash! OSP's Submission Leads $50K Winners". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- "Rolando Dy wants to fight his way back into the UFC". AsianMMA.com. 26 June 2019.
- "Filipino MMA fighter Rolando Dy captures gold in UAE, dedicates win to dying grandfather". sports.abs-cbn.com.
- "Singapore Cash! OSP's Submission Leads $50K Winners". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2018-06-23.