Ilia Topuria watches as ‘Georgian Viking’ teammate suffers gruelling defeat in spectacular start to UFC London’
Kaue Fernandes kicked off UFC London with a dominant victory over Guram Kutateladze. Fernandes had Kutateladze down several times, with UFC stars Ilia Topuria and Khamzat Chimaev both watching on in the latter’s corner. Fernandes had Kutateladze down in the first round with a stunning high kickGetty GettyKutateladze had ex-UFC champion Ilia Touria in his corner for the fight[/caption] After three rounds, all three judges awarded Fernandes the unanimous decision victory. “I am so happy with this performance, I’ve dreamt all my life for this moment,” Fernandes told Michael Bisping after the fight. Fernandes got the better of Kutateladze in the first round, sending him to the canvas with a stunning high kick that had the Georgian troubled. Kutateladze attempted to drag his Brazilian opponent to the floor following the knockdown but was unsuccessful in his attempts. The biggest moment of the fight came at the beginning of round two when Fernandes floored Kutateladze again with a nasty low kick. The fight looked all but over, but Kutateladze was allowed back up by Fernandes, who preferred the bout to reaming on the feet. The Brazilian continue to land several brutal leg kicks and Kutateladze’s left leg looked like it had just been hit by a truck. Kutateladze continued to leak from the nose and after a largely dull third round, Fernandes was deservedly awarded the victory. Fernandes started training in combat sports when he was five years old, as his father always believed that practicing martial arts would be good for his life. He is a black belt in Muay Thai and looks up to UFC veterans such as Jose Aldo and Jon Jones. Fernandes dominated this Georgian opponent over the three roundsGetty View Tweet: https://twitter.com/hashtag/UFCLondon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The Brazilian has been a pro since 2014, having won nine of his 11 bouts with five of them victories coming by way of KO. Fernandes made his UFC debut in November 2023, losing out to current PFL star Marc Diakiese via split decision. He then knocked out Mohammad Yahya in his next fight 10 months later and his fight with Kutateladze was just his third bout in Dana White’s promotion.
Kaue Fernandes kicked off UFC London with a dominant victory over Guram Kutateladze.
Fernandes had Kutateladze down several times, with UFC stars Ilia Topuria and Khamzat Chimaev both watching on in the latter’s corner.
After three rounds, all three judges awarded Fernandes the unanimous decision victory.
“I am so happy with this performance, I’ve dreamt all my life for this moment,” Fernandes told Michael Bisping after the fight.
Fernandes got the better of Kutateladze in the first round, sending him to the canvas with a stunning high kick that had the Georgian troubled.
Kutateladze attempted to drag his Brazilian opponent to the floor following the knockdown but was unsuccessful in his attempts.
The biggest moment of the fight came at the beginning of round two when Fernandes floored Kutateladze again with a nasty low kick.
The fight looked all but over, but Kutateladze was allowed back up by Fernandes, who preferred the bout to reaming on the feet.
The Brazilian continue to land several brutal leg kicks and Kutateladze’s left leg looked like it had just been hit by a truck.
Kutateladze continued to leak from the nose and after a largely dull third round, Fernandes was deservedly awarded the victory.
Fernandes started training in combat sports when he was five years old, as his father always believed that practicing martial arts would be good for his life.
He is a black belt in Muay Thai and looks up to UFC veterans such as Jose Aldo and Jon Jones.
The Brazilian has been a pro since 2014, having won nine of his 11 bouts with five of them victories coming by way of KO.
Fernandes made his UFC debut in November 2023, losing out to current PFL star Marc Diakiese via split decision.
He then knocked out Mohammad Yahya in his next fight 10 months later and his fight with Kutateladze was just his third bout in Dana White’s promotion.
