Kaue Fernandes
Brazil
Easily handles late-notice opponent
Fernandes defeated Harry Hardwick via TKO (leg kicks) at 3:21 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Paris.
ANALYSIS
It was a flawless performance from Fernandes and one that was made all the more impressive by the fact he agreed to this opponent change just a few days ago. it's anyone's guess as to whether or not it was the Brazilian's plan to destroy Hardwick with leg kicks, yet once he saw the opening, he stuck with it and got the newcomer out of there in a shade over three minutes. Impressive stuff. Fernandes has won three in a row since dropping his UFC debut to Marc Diakiese via split decision back in November 2023.
It was a flawless performance from Fernandes and one that was made all the more impressive by the fact he agreed to this opponent change just a few days ago. it's anyone's guess as to whether or not it was the Brazilian's plan to destroy Hardwick with leg kicks, yet once he saw the opening, he stuck with it and got the newcomer out of there in a shade over three minutes. Impressive stuff. Fernandes has won three in a row since dropping his UFC debut to Marc Diakiese via split decision back in November 2023.
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New opponent scheduled
Fernandes is scheduled to compete against Harry Hardwick in a lightweight fight at UFC Paris on Saturday, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes will be given a UFC newcomer coming from Cage Warriors. In the UFC, Fernandes is 2-1 on a two-fight win streak, and his new opponent is 13-3-1 fighting on a few days' notice.
Fernandes will be given a UFC newcomer coming from Cage Warriors. In the UFC, Fernandes is 2-1 on a two-fight win streak, and his new opponent is 13-3-1 fighting on a few days' notice.
Looking for new opponent
Fernandes will not fight Fares Ziam at UFC Paris on Saturday, according to Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes and Ziam were scheduled for UFC Paris, but the latter has withdrawn from their fight. The promotion has just under a week to find Fernandes a new opponent Saturday.
Fernandes and Ziam were scheduled for UFC Paris, but the latter has withdrawn from their fight. The promotion has just under a week to find Fernandes a new opponent Saturday.
Fighting Ziam in September
Fernandes will fight Fares Ziam at UFC Paris on September 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes returns to the octagon following a unanimous decision win over Guram Kutateladze in March. The 30-year-old aims to build on his impressive 10-2 record, including a 2-1 mark since joining the UFC.
Fernandes returns to the octagon following a unanimous decision win over Guram Kutateladze in March. The 30-year-old aims to build on his impressive 10-2 record, including a 2-1 mark since joining the UFC.
Easily upsets Guram Kutateladze
Fernandes defeated Guram Kutateladze via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes has some pop in his hands, and he's willing to stand in there and mix it up. That, combined with the fact Kutateladze can't get out of his own way at the moment, allowed the Brazilian to pull the upset in both easy and overwhelming fashion. Fernandes landed the more notable blows throughout the bout, scoring a knockdown in both the second and third rounds. The significant strike count was 79-29 in Kaue's favor when all was said and done. It was a very strong effort from the +300 underdog. Fernandes has won two straight on the heels of dropping a split decision to Marc Diakiese in his UFC debut back in November 2023.
Fernandes has some pop in his hands, and he's willing to stand in there and mix it up. That, combined with the fact Kutateladze can't get out of his own way at the moment, allowed the Brazilian to pull the upset in both easy and overwhelming fashion. Fernandes landed the more notable blows throughout the bout, scoring a knockdown in both the second and third rounds. The significant strike count was 79-29 in Kaue's favor when all was said and done. It was a very strong effort from the +300 underdog. Fernandes has won two straight on the heels of dropping a split decision to Marc Diakiese in his UFC debut back in November 2023.
Will return to octagon in March
Fernandes will face Guram Kutateladze at UFC London on March 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Fernandes will return to the octagon to face Kutateladze in what will be his first bout since Aug. 3, 2024, when he defeated Mohammad Yahya via TKO in Abu Dhabi. Fernandes was expected to take on Jared Gordon at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb, 15, but he withdrew from the fight only a few days before the event due to undisclosed reasons.
Fernandes will return to the octagon to face Kutateladze in what will be his first bout since Aug. 3, 2024, when he defeated Mohammad Yahya via TKO in Abu Dhabi. Fernandes was expected to take on Jared Gordon at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb, 15, but he withdrew from the fight only a few days before the event due to undisclosed reasons.