The former KSW two-division champion entered the circular cage Thursday in Lusail, Qatar, to face Dagi Arslanaliev in a welterweight contest, and made short work of the Dagestani fighter.

Fernandes made a name for himself in the circular cage with 12 wins in 15 appearances, including 11 bantamweight title bout victories, but was let go after a decision defeat to Stephen Loman.