UFC Fight Night 258: Harry Hardwick vs Kauê Fernandes

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, at UFC Paris, Kaue Fernandes delivered a dominant performance against Harry Hardwick, securing a first-round TKO victory via leg kicks at 3:21.

Hardwick, a former Cage Warriors featherweight champion, stepped in on short notice to replace Fares Ziam, who withdrew from the event following a family tragedy.Despite his preparation, Hardwick struggled to find his rhythm against Fernandes’ aggressive striking. Fernandes targeted Hardwick’s lead leg with powerful kicks, disrupting his balance and movement. A particularly brutal kick dropped Hardwick to the canvas, and though he attempted to recover, another devastating leg kick left him unable to continue, prompting referee Herb Dean to halt the fight.

This victory marked Fernandes’ second consecutive win in the UFC, following his previous victory over Guram Kutateladze at UFC London. For Hardwick, the loss ended his eight-fight win streak and highlighted the challenges of stepping into the octagon on short notice against a formidable opponent.

The fight was part of a stacked UFC Paris card, which also featured notable bouts such as Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho in the main event and Benoit Saint-Denis vs. Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event.