BKB champ Rolando Dy KOs Brooklyn, New York’s Paul Malignaggi in Manchester

Rolando Gabriel Dy, 34, of the Philippines was not dethroned at the Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) event “BKB 54: Mayhem in Manchester”. He is still the super welterweight world champion of the bare knuckle fighting organization based in Miami, Florida, United States.

The former champion in that division is Liam Rees of Swansea, Wales, U.K. On December 5, 2025, he was dethroned via unanimous decision by Dy at “BKB 49: Dance of the Dragons” at the Vale Arena in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. 

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PenOne Combat

Dy is represented by PEN ONE Digital Corporation through its integrated sports marketing subsidiary PenOne Sports, a sports and commercialization company. Based in the Philippines, the company transforms audience attention into scalable business opportunities through sponsorships, digital platforms, live experiences, media distribution and performance-driven brand partnerships while representing some of the country’s premier leagues and sports properties.

On April 29, 2026, the company officially launched its combat sports division PenOne Combat at the Manila Yacht Club in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. Focused on developing and managing world-class combat sports athletes and properties, this division is led by Dy.

“Rolando continues to embody what Filipino fighters are all about — courage, heart, discipline, and world-class talent,” PEN ONE Digital Corporation president Carlos Campa said after Dy’s successful title defense. “This victory is not only for him but for Philippine combat sports and every aspiring Filipino fighter dreaming of making it globally.”

“BKB 54: Mayhem in Manchester”

On May 16, 2026, Dy defended his BKB Super Welterweight World Championship title at “BKB 54: Mayhem in Manchester” at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, U.K. He and his challenger Paul “Magic Man” Malignaggi, 45, of Brooklyn, New York, USA headlined the event.

Representing PenOne Combat and the Philippines, Dy delivered a commanding performance against Malignaggi in front of a packed crowdEngland, showcasing relentless pressure, precision striking, and trademark toughness throughout the bout. From the opening rounds, the defending champion controlled the pace of the fight, forcing exchanges and showcasing the aggression and composure that have made him one of the sport’s most respected names.

Dy’s power and pressure eventually proved too much, leading to a dramatic finish that sent a strong message to the division. At the 56-second mark of the second round, referee Clive Allison stopped the title bout after the Filipino champion knocked out Malignaggi with a punch.

The victory further cements Dy’s place as one of the premier bare-knuckle fighters in the world and one of the few Filipinos to capture and defend a recognized world championship in the rapidly growing global bare-knuckle scene. For PenOne Combat, the win represents more than just another successful title defense.

Dy’s successful title defense adds another milestone to an already accomplished combat sports career that has seen him compete across multiple international promotions and disciplines. Now holding firm atop the BKB super welterweight division, he continues to fly the Philippine flag proudly on the global stage. Shunning the hype and fanfare, he lets his fists do the talking—proving once again why he is truly incredible.

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#BKB Rolando #Dy retains the Bare Knuckle Boxing Super Welterweight Title against Paulie #Malignaggi via 2nd round KO. Dy knocked down Malignaggi early in the 2nd round. Malignaggi beat the count and the fight continued until a right kocked him down again and it was over. 👊💪

Looks like Amir #Khan is fighting Dy next.

Philippines’ Rolando Dy is still BKB Super Welterweight Champion

Rolando “The Incredible” Dy, 34, of Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines is still the super welterweight champion of Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB), a bare knuckle fighting organization based in Miami, Florida, United States. He is the first Filipino bare knuckle boxing world champion.

Rolando Dy

As a lightweight, Dy made his bare knuckle boxing debut on December 10, 2022 at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event “BKFC Asia 4: The Big Bash” at the SpacePlus Bangkok RCA in Bangkok, Thailand. He knocked out Apisit Sangmuang of Thailand after 42 seconds in the first round.

On September 16, 2023, Dy made his BKB debut at “BKB 34: McCallum vs. Tiffin” at The O2 Arena in London, England, United Kingdom. He defeated George Hillyard of London via technical knockout.

On December 5, 2025, Dy dethroned then BKB Super Welterweight Champion Liam Rees of Swansea, Wales, U.K. via unanimous decision at “BKB 49: Dance of the Dragons” at the Vale Arena in Cardiff, Wales. It was the first bare knuckle boxing loss of the latter.

“BKB 54: Mayhem in Manchester”

On April 29, 2026, PenOne Sports held a press conference for Dy at the Manila Yacht Club in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. During the event, the company officially launched PenOne Combat, which is led by the BKB champion.

On May 16, 2026, Dy defended his title from Paul “Magic Man” Malignaggi, 45, of Brooklyn, New York, USA. They headlined “BKB 54: Mayhem In Manchester” at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.

Clive Allison served as the referee in charge. He stopped the title bout after 56 seconds in the second round when Dy knocked out Malignaggi via punch.

This made Dy the first Filipino to successfully defend a bare knuckle boxing world championship title. The win improved his professional bare knuckle boxing record to 6-1.

On the other hand, Malignaggi now has 1 win and 2 losses. After losing to Dy, they were joined by Amir Khan in the ring where they were interviewed by Gareth Davies.

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Rolando Dy, Rodrigo Duterte and Sara Duterte’s trials and defenses

Rolando “The Incredible” Dy, 34, became the Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) World Super Welterweight Champion at the Vale Arena in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom on December 5, 2025. This made him the first ever Filipino bare knuckle boxing world champion.

On May 16, 2026, Dy will defend his title for the first time. In the main event of “BKB 54: Mayhem In Manchester” at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, U.K., he will be challenged by Paul “Magic Man” Malignaggi, 45, of Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Dy holds a bare knuckle boxing record of 5-1 while Malignaggi has 1-1. On February 28, 2026, the BKB champion signed a contract with PenOne Sports.

On April 29, 2026, I interviewed Dy after his press conference and open workout at the Manila Yacht Club in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines where PenOne Sports officially launched PenOne Combat, which is led by him. In the interview, he said he does not underestimate Malignaggi so he is working hard to damage or finish his challenge during their title bout.

In the same interview, I asked Dy two political questions, which involved the Philippines’ incumbent vice president Sara Duterte, 47, and her father Rodrigo Roa Duterte, 81, a former president of the country. Currently, Sara is fighting an impeachment case and Rodrigo is fighting a case being tried by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, Netherlands.

Rolando Dy

The road to bare knuckle boxing world championship was a long one for Dy. I learned from him that fighters cannot transition directly to bare-knuckle boxing; they must establish themselves in boxing or mixed martial arts first.

As the son of former World Boxing Council (WBC) World Super Featherweight titleholder Rolando Navarrete, 69, Dy faced immense pressure to uphold a family legacy when he entered combat sports. His journey was filled with both triumphs and trials. Dy made his professional MMA debut on October 15, 2011, and became an MMA world champion on May 4, 2019. However, he lost the title on October 18, 2019, and suffered a four-bout losing streak from 2021 to 2022 before winning his final MMA fight on February 22, 2025.

Dy made his bare-knuckle debut on December 10, 2022, and his BKB debut on September 16, 2023. On March 30, 2024, he failed to win the BKB British Featherweight Championship—his first bare-knuckle loss. After two subsequent wins, he finally claimed the gold.

Sara Duterte

Sara is facing a high-stakes trial of her own as the Senate of the Philippines prepares to convene as an impeachment court on May 18, 2026. This follows an overwhelming vote on May 11, 2026 in the House of Representatives where 257 lawmakers approved the Articles of Impeachment against her. The trials she faces are rooted in a litany of serious allegations, including the misuse of ₱612.5 million in confidential funds, unexplained wealth, and public threats made against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., 68, and other top officials. This marks her second impeachment within a year, creating a historic political storm that threatens her hold on the vice presidency.

In Sara’s defense, she has remained characteristically defiant, dismissing the proceedings as a political circus orchestrated by her rivals. Her legal team has focused heavily on procedural challenges, having previously sought relief from the Supreme Court to block the complaints on the grounds of the one-year bar rule. While the House Committee on Justice ruled her initial Answer Ad Cautelam insufficient for failing to address the core allegations, her defense in the Senate is expected to center on the argument that the confidential fund expenditures were made in the interest of national security and that the impeachment itself is a violation of due process. With Alan Peter Cayetano, 55, presiding as the new senate president, her defense team is now bracing for a public battle to save her political career.

Dy is one of the Filipinos who believe Sara should not be impeached. He said, “We know why people want her to be impeached: they don’t want her to run for president in the next election, which she is likely to win. For me, that’s not democratic.”

Rodrigo Duterte

Following Rodrigo’s arrest on March 11, 2025, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I reached a critical milestone on April 23, 2026 by unanimously confirming all charges of crimes against humanity related to his so-called war on drugs. This decision officially committed him to a full-blown trial, making him the first Asian former head of state to face such proceedings at the ICC. Currently held in the ICC detention center, he is also grappling with trials of a physical nature; his defense team recently filed reports of his deteriorating health, citing repeated falls and cognitive decline in an effort to reconsider his continued detention.

Rodrigo’s defense strategy has recently undergone a major shift with the appointment of renowned British lawyer Peter Haynes as his lead counsel, just ahead of a crucial status conference scheduled for May 27, 2026. Haynes, known for securing high-profile acquittals at the ICC, is expected to lead a defense that challenges the very foundation of the prosecution’s case. The defense maintains that the State policy alleged by the ICC is a fiction and that the evidence provided by witnesses has zero weight. They continue to argue that the ICC lacks legitimate jurisdiction, framing the proceedings as a politically motivated attack rather than a neutral judicial process.

“If Rodrigo Roa Duterte was indeed a criminal, file a case in a Philippine court and let a Filipino judge try him,” Dy opined. “To me, having an international court try his case is a blatant disrespect to our due process and our government. Our government is functioning, regardless of the criticism it receives. We have a president, a judiciary, and a senate. We are a sovereign nation, so we should try Duterte on our own.”

For the former president, an acquittal at The Hague would not be the end of the struggle. It would lead to a final, personal battle for his legacy: if he returns to the Philippines, will he be welcomed as a hero who stood his ground against international pressure, or as a villain whose tenure left an indelible scar on the nation?

For the incumbent vice president, the trial in the Senate is merely the first gate. Should she win her impeachment case, she faces an even more grueling battle: the 2028 presidential race. Will she beat Leni Robredo, 61, or whoever is pitted against her?

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