Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Kaue Fernandes
11-2
3 Win Streak
Age
30
Height
5'9"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
04:50
Gym
—
UFC Record
3-1(4 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 1
Last 4
WLWW
Finish Rate
73%
Bonuses
1
Style
Freestyle
Location
State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Last Fight2025-09-06
HH
W - Harry Hardwick
KO/TKOR1 4:45
Punches to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Kaue FernandesKO/TKOR1 3:21· Kick to Leg At Distance
Fight History
WIN
MY
vs Mohammad Yahya
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:45
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:45
LOSS
MD
vs Marc Diakiese
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
GK
vs Guram Kutateladze
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
HH
vs Harry Hardwick
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Leg At Distance
R1 3:21
KO/TKOKick to Leg At Distance·R1 3:21
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
0.4/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
29%
⚖️Kaue adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
8 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+87% vs div avg
88%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
50%
⭐Other
Counters
25%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
13%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (88%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Leg Kicks) and secondary (Head Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (138%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 263% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Kick to Leg At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Leg At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🎯
Offensive bias: Higher accuracy (50%) than defense (29%). Risk-taker.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
Division Rank#18 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
29%
Low
Division Rank#57 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
55% acc83%
Clinch
70% acc4%
Ground
55% acc12%
Striking Differential-5.29/min
0.41 landed/min5.70 absorbed/min
0.41
Landed/Min
5.70
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed4
Sig. Strikes Attempted8
Key Insights
Kaue is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Effective body attack (25%).
Absorbs more than landing (13.9:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 55% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
0%
Low
0%100%
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
0
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
6
Attempted
100%
Accuracy
Key Insights
TD defense at 0% could be a vulnerability.
Clinch TD specialist: 100% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
326
4.94
Ratio
Absorbed
66
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
8/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.2
Standing %
91%
R3 vs R1 Output
94%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (4.94x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.6) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
0:22
R2 Control
0:37
R3 Control
0:25
R1 to Final
-36%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+8.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-8.3pp
Body
-0.5pp
Leg
+8.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+1.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#57
of 57
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#49
of 57
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#18
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#57
of 57
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#51
of 57
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#51
of 57
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#38
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#57
of 57
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2738
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights