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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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC Paris video: Kaue Fernandes brutalizes Harry Hardwick with leg kicks for early finish Kaue Fernandes' leg kicks had Harry Hardwick stretchered out at UFC Fight Night 258.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

New opponent scheduled Fernandes is scheduled to compete against Harry Hardwick in a lightweight fight at UFC Paris on Sept. 6, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looking for new opponent Fernandes will not fight Fares Ziam at UFC Paris on Saturday, according to Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com.

Impact Fernandes and Ziam were scheduled for UFC Paris, but the latter has withdrawn from their fight.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.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting Ziam in September Fernandes will fight Fares Ziam at UFC Paris on September 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE