Kaue Fernandes biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Who is Kaue Fernandes?

Kauê Fernandes Pinheiro is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. Here are 13 more things about him:

1. He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
2. He is a black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu.
3. He competes in the lightweight division.
4. He is fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
5. He was a teacher before he became a professional fighter.
6. He is 6’0″ tall.
7. He holds a professional MMA record of 10 wins and 2 losses.
8. In 2001, he started his Muay Thai training.
9. On April 4, 2014, he made his professional MMA debut.
10. From 2014 to 2019, he competed in Shooto Brazil.
11. From 2021 to 2023, he competed Legacy Fighting Alliance.
12. On November 4, 2023, he made his UFC debut.
13. On March 17, 2025, he turned 30.

Kaue Fernandes’s UFC career timeline

From 2023 to 2025, Kaue Fernandes fought three UFC opponents. Here are the results:

2023

• On November 4, 2023, he lost to Marc Diakiese via split decision at “UFC Fight Night 231” in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

2024

• On August 3, 2024, he defeated Mohammad Yahya via technical knockout at “UFC on ABC 7” in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

2025

• On March 22, 2025, he defeated Guram Kutateladze via unanimous decision at “UFC Fight Night 255” in London, England, United Kingdom.