Dy came back stronger in the lightweight division after suffering two knockout defeats as a featherweight last year.
The 29-year-old Dy beat Maciej Gierszweski of Poland in a hard-earned split decision win last September before defeating John Brewin of New Zealand with a unanimous decision victory more than a month later.
Dy, a former UFC talent, said the September bout is proof to the doubters that he’s more than just a striker but rather a well-rounded mixed martial artist able to adapt to different fighting styles.
As for the November clash, the Parañaque-based fighter accepted BRAVE’s offer to substitute for injured Sam Patterson against Brewin.
The latest UFC Fight Night offering should really go a long way toward determining just how devoted UFC fans can be. If you’re willing to wake up at 4:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 23, and watch UFC Fight Night 132 from start to finish, then you’re just about the hardest of hardcore fan around.
This card is available exclusively on UFC Fight Pass to boot, and it originates from Singapore, which explains the odd event start time. Even though much about this card is unusual, the main event features someone who is well known to just about every single UFC fan. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone takes another crack at competing overseas, this time against Leon Edwards.
RIZIN 26 gets Four Additional Fights Including Kickboxing Match
RIZIN 26, has added four more fights to it’s New Year’s Eve card. The
Saitama Super Arena show as of this writing has a total of 11 MMA fights and one kickboxing match. RIZIN held a press conference on Thursday to announce the new fights. Check out our previous coverage of the first round of announced fights here and here.
Mikuru Asakura vs. Satoshi “Dominator” Yamasu
Popular fighter Mikuru Asakura returns to the RIZIN ring at RIZIN 26. Photo courtesy of RIZIN FF.
The most popular fighter in RIZIN makes a quick turn around to rebound from his championship opportunity loss at