Kaue Fernandes

Overview

Kaue Fernandes has finished two UFC fights, both in the first round, and lost the other three times he has gone the distance or close to it. That is a short résumé with a clear shape. Fernandes is a Brazilian lightweight out of Nova União, 3-2 in the UFC and 11-3 as a professional across all promotions. His last outing ended in a first-round knockout loss, so he carries a one-fight skid into his next appearance.

His UFC debut came in November 2023.

UFC Career

Fernandes opened with a loss. Marc Diakiese took a split decision over three rounds at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis.

The turnaround came in August 2024. Fernandes stopped Mohammad Yahya by KO/TKO at 4:45 of the first round. He followed with a unanimous decision over Guram Kutateladze in March 2025, then knocked out Harry Hardwick at 3:21 of the first round that September. That made three straight wins, his longest UFC streak.

The streak ended at UFC 330, and it ended fast. Jalin Turner, one of the stronger opponents Fernandes has faced, stopped him at 0:39 of the first round.

Three wins in a row, then thirty-nine seconds.

Fighting Style

Fernandes is a low-volume striker who doesn't throw much but makes it count. Most of what he throws finds its mark, and that accuracy is his best statistical trait. The flip side is defense: he gets hit more than most and is easy to hit.

He rarely looks for takedowns or submissions, so his work is almost entirely on the feet. He also gets taken down more than most, which is a clear gap in his game.

His finishing record fits that profile. Both of his UFC stoppages are first-round KO/TKOs, and his other win came by decision. When he ends a fight early, it ends on the feet.

Notable Wins

• Harry Hardwick — KO/TKO, round 1 (3:21), UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho (2025)
• Mohammad Yahya — KO/TKO, round 1 (4:45), UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov (2024)
• Guram Kutateladze — unanimous decision, round 3, UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Brady (2025)

Quick Facts

• Division: Lightweight
• UFC record: 3-2 (2 KO/TKO wins, 1 decision win)
• Professional record (all promotions): 11-3-0
• UFC debut: November 2023
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height / reach: 5'9" / 73"
• Team: Nova União
• Born: State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil