Kaue Fernandes ready to keep doing his job as a UFC 'soldier' after win over Yahya in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI – Kaue Fernandes beat Mohammad Yahya with a first-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ABC 7 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Take a look inside the fight with Fernandes, who bounced back after a split decision loss to Marc Diakiese this past November.

Kaue Fernandes def. Mohammad Yahya

Result: Kaue Fernandes def. Mohammad Yahya via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:45
Updated records: Fernandes (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC), Yahya (12-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
Key stats: In a near blanking, Fernandes outstruck Yahya 37-4 on his way to the first-round finish.

Fernandes on the fight’s key moment

“I have these legs. I’ve trained all my life, not only for this fight. Not only leg kicks,  medium kicks, high kicks, spinning kicks. I need to show my kicks, but I knocked him down with my hands. I have a full game – not just leg kicks.”

"I don't search that moment, the moment comes to me."

Kauê Fernandes gets his first win in the Octagon in a big way with a first-round knockout at #UFCAbuDhabi

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Fernandes on fighting on the road

“I knew that he’s from (Abu Dhabi), and I knew that he wanted to bring this win to his people, to his country. But I let that be to my advantage. I put all the pressure on his back and I knew that I could go in there with more tranquility and go in there and get the win.”

Fernandes on what he wants next

“I can fight at the end of this year – that’s my desire. I don’t have an opponent in my mind. I’ll fight anyone. It’s my job. I’m a soldier in the UFC, and I am ready.”

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