Published February 11, 2021, 4:33 PM
Filipino fighter Rolando Dy is more than ready to take on fellow challengers in the lightweight division who wish to get a crack at the belt.
Dy, who inked a fresh three-year deal with BRAVE Combat Federation, has etched his name in the promotion’s lightweight picture last year after back-to-back stellar performances.
Since a lackluster showing in the featherweight division in 2018, Dy redeemed himself in the lightweight rank after beating Maciej Gierszweski of Poland and John Brewin of New Zealand last year.
“If BRAVE CF thinks I have to prove it again, then so be it. I am a fighter, and my job is to fight and win fights. Like I said in the past, line them up and I will keep knocking them down. It’s that simple,” said the 29-year-old Dy, who holds a 14-9 record.
Published February 4, 2021, 6:27 PM
BRAVE CF fighter Rolando Dy
Bahrain-based promotion BRAVE Combat Federation was recognized as Global Promotion of the Year following a successful 2020 stint amid the coronavirus pandemic.
FightBook MMA handed BRAVE CF the top plum for the fourth straight year during the 6th FightBook MMA Awards.
“It’s no surprise to me that BRAVE CF won the award, ” said Dy, the son of boxing icon and former world champion Rolando Navarrete.
“In 2020, they’re one of the few promotions in the world that dared to take the first step and brought hope to fighters like me who were exploring different means to survive during the pandemic. That’s truly commendable.”
Middle East-Based MMA Outfit Rewarded For Efforts Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
KEY POINTS
Brave CF wins the Global Promotion of the Year award for the fourth-straight year
Brave CF is dedicated to delivering qualify events for MMA fans
Global sports took a huge hit since the COVID-19 pandemic got out of hand.
However, some sports organizations managed to weather the storm and work through the new normal, one of which is Brave Combat Federation.
The people behind Brave CF managed to stage 12 events despite the obstacles. It is a testament that the promotion founded by His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad Al Khalifa in 2016 would not governing conditions spoil their plans and commitment to mixed martial arts fans.
ONE Championship returns to Kuala Lumpur on Friday, Sept. 2, for its 47th event, dubbed
Unbreakable Warriors. Malaysia has become a popular destination for the promotion with an increasing number of Malaysian fighters making the jump to ONE.
The main event features one of those rising Malaysian fighters, Ev Ting, facing one of the featherweight division’s formidable mainstays, Rob Lisita. Ting will have the hometown advantage as he looks to earn his third straight win in front of a packed audience at Stadium Negara. Lisita hopes to end his losing skid in what looks like a highly competitive fight on paper.