Henrique da Silva (fighter)

Henrique da Silva
Born Luis Henrique da Silva
(1989-09-01) September 1, 1989
Limoeiro, Pernambuco, Brazil
Other names Frankenstein
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Light Heavyweight (2014–present)
Heavyweight (2013–2014)
Reach 76.0 in (193 cm)[1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Benevides, Pará, Brazil
Team Elite Combat
Rank Black belt in Muay Thai[1]
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active 2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 15
Wins 12
By knockout 11
By submission 1
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Luis Henrique da Silva (born September 1, 1989) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Da Silva began training in various forms of martial arts as a youngster. He then starting training in Muay Thai, and jiu-jitsu as a teenager before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2011.

Mixed martial arts career

Da Silva made his professional mixed martial arts debut in December 2013. He compiled an undefeated record of 10–0, competing primarily for various regional promotions in North Brazil before signing with the UFC in 2016.[2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Da Silva made his promotional debut against Jonathan Wilson on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199.[3] He won the fight TKO in the second round.[4]

Da Silva next faced Joachim Christensen on October 1, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 96.[5] He won the fight by submission in the second round.[6]

Da Silva faced Paul Craig on December 17, 2016 at UFC on Fox 22.[7] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.[8]

Da Silva faced promotional newcomer Jordan Johnson on January 28, 2017 at UFC on Fox 23.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Da Silva faced Ion Cuțelaba on June 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110.[11] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[12]

Da Silva is expected to face promotional newcomer Gökhan Saki on September 23, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 117.[13]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–3 Ion Cuțelaba KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt June 11, 2017 1 0:22 Auckland, New Zealand
Loss 12–2 Jordan Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 2017 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 12–1 Paul Craig Submission (armbar) UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson December 17, 2016 2 1:59 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 12–0 Joachim Christensen Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson October 1, 2016 2 4:43 Portland, Oregon, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 11–0 Jonathan Wilson TKO (punches) UFC 199 June 4, 2016 2 4:11 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 10–0 Ildemar Alcântara TKO (punches) KJC 2 January 14, 2016 2 4:55 Belém, Brazil
Win 9–0 Mayke Douglas Silva Mosque TKO (punches) SPF 40 December 6, 2015 1 0:31 Castanhal, Brazil
Win 8–0 Mauricio Santos KO (head kick) Brutality MMA Fight Championship June 15, 2013 1 1:29 Benevides, Brazil
Win 7–0 Rodrigo Icoaraci TKO (doctor stoppage) TMMA October 9, 2015 2 2:34 Benevides, Brazil
Win 6–0 Messias Pai de Santo KO (punches) Team Nogueira Ananindeua March 26, 2015 2 2:15 Ananindeua, Brazil
Win 5–0 Rafael Silva TKO (punches) Rec Combat 2 November 29, 2014 1 0:32 Belém, Brazil
Win 4–0 Rogério Silva TKO (punches) Coalizão Fight 4 November 13, 2014 1 1:49 Benevides, Brazil Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 3–0 Fábio Augusto de Assis Vasconcelos TKO (punches) Coalizão Fight 3 September 4, 2014 1 3:35 Belém, Brazil
Win 2–0 Alberto Ramos Pinheiro KO (punches) BFC May 23, 2014 1 2:40 Benevides, Brazil
Win 1–0 Jonathan Vale TKO (punches) Gringo Super Fight 8 December 15, 2013 1 4:28 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Henrique da Silva – Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  2. ↑ Zane Simon (March 22, 2016). "Welcome to the UFC, Frank Waisten". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  3. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (March 25, 2016). "Light Heavyweights Jonathan Wilson, Luiz Henrique da Silva to Clash at UFC 199". sherdog.com. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  4. ↑ Steven Marrocco (June 4, 2016). "UFC 199 results: Luis Henrique da Silva gets TKO win in UFC debut, stops Jonathan Wilson". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ↑ Staff (August 1, 2016). "Luis Henrique da Silva meets Joachim Christensen at UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  6. ↑ Matt Erickson (October 1, 2016). "UFC Fight Night 96 results: So much for the KO streak – Luis Henrique da Silva taps out Joachim Christensen". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  7. ↑ Staff (October 20, 2016). "Paul Craig makes octagon debut vs. Luis Henrique da Silva at UFC on FOX 22". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
  8. ↑ Dave Doyle (December 17, 2016). "UFC on FOX 22 results: Paul Craig submits Luis Henrique da Silva". mmafighting.com. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  9. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (January 10, 2017). "Luis Henrique da Silva faces RFA champion Jordan Johnson at UFC on FOX 23". mmafighting.com. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  10. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (January 28, 2017). "UFC on FOX 23 results: Newcomer Jordan Johnson wrestles way to sweep of Luis Henrique da Silva". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  11. ↑ Staff (May 31, 2017). "2 new bouts complete next week's UFC Fight Night 110 lineup in New Zealand". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  12. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (June 10, 2017). "UFC Fight Night 110 results: Ion Cutelaba destroys Henrique da Silva in 22 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  13. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (July 14, 2017). "Gokhan Saki set to make UFC debut against Henrique da Silva in Japan". mmafighting.com. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
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