Luis Henrique da Silva (born September 1, 1989) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the light heavyweight division. A professional since 2013, he has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is currently ranked #7 in the KSW light heavyweight rankings.[2]
| Henrique da Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Luis Henrique da Silva September 1, 1989 Limoeiro, Pernambuco, Brazil |
| Other names | Frankenstein |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1] |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight Light heavyweight |
| Reach | 76 in (190 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 | 29 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 17 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editDa 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
editDa 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.[3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editDa Silva made his promotional debut against Jonathan Wilson on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199.[4] He won the fight TKO in the second round.[5]
Da Silva next faced Joachim Christensen on October 1, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 96.[6] He won the fight by submission in the second round.[7]
Da Silva faced Paul Craig on December 17, 2016, at UFC on Fox 22.[8] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.[9]
Da Silva faced promotional newcomer Jordan Johnson on January 28, 2017, at UFC on Fox 23.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]
Da Silva faced Ion Cuțelaba on June 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 110.[12] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[13]
Da Silva faced promotional newcomer Gökhan Saki on September 23, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 117.[14] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Da Silva was released from the UFC on November 15, 2017.[15]
Post UFC
editAfter going 6-4 outside of major promotions, including an appearance on Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2, where he lost to Johnny Walker via unanimous decision,[16] Da Silva signed with Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW) coming off two stoppages on the Brazilian scene. In his first appearance, he faced former champion Tomasz Narkun on October 14, 2022, at KSW 75: Ruchała vs. Stasiak. After getting dominated on the ground in the first round, Da Silva knocked out Narkun with a front kick 28 seconds into the second round.[17]
In his sophomore performance with the promotion, da Silva faced Oumar Sy on March 17, 2023, at KSW 80: Ruchała vs. Eskiev, getting submitted via rear-naked choke in the first round.[18]
Da Silva faced Marcin Wójcik on November 11, 2023 at KSW 88: Rutkowski vs. Kaczmarczyk, getting knocked out in the second round by an uppercut.[19]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Pitbull Fight Championship
- PFC Light Heavyweight Championship (one time)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (one time) vs. Joachim Christensen
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 29 matches | 19 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 17 | 5 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 1 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19–10 | Marcin Wójcik | KO (punch) | KSW 88: Rutkowski vs. Kaczmarczyk | November 11, 2023 | 2 | 0:33 | Radom, Poland | |
| Loss | 19–9 | Oumar Sy | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KSW 80: Ruchała vs. Eskiev | March 17, 2023 | 1 | 1:40 | Lubin, Poland | |
| Win | 19–8 | Tomasz Narkun | KO (front kick) | KSW 75: Ruchała vs. Stasiak | October 14, 2022 | 2 | 0:28 | Nowy Sącz, Poland | Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 18–8 | Natalicio Filho | KO (punches) | Pitbull Fight 59 | August 6, 2022 | 2 | 4:07 | Castanhal, Brazil | Won the vacant PFC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–8 | Leonardo Vasconcelos | TKO (punches) | EF Fight Champions | May 21, 2022 | 1 | 4:17 | Benevides, Brazil | |
| Loss | 16–8 | Ivan Erslan | TKO (punches) | FNC 4 | December 4, 2021 | 1 | 3:20 | Osijek, Croatia | |
| Win | 16–7 | Maico Machado | TKO (punches) | Redenção Fight MMA | August 28, 2021 | 2 | 4:20 | Redenção, Brazil | |
| Loss | 15–7 | Karlos Vemola | Decision (unanimous) | Oktagon 13 | July 27, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Win | 15–6 | Jan Gottvald | KO (punch) | Oktagon 12 | June 8, 2019 | 1 | 4:52 | Bratislava, Slovakia | |
| Loss | 14–6 | Kleber Silva | KO (punch) | Super Fight Brazil 1 | November 10, 2018 | 1 | 2:41 | Teresina, Piauí, Brazil | |
| Loss | 14–5 | Johnny Walker | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2 | August 11, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 14–4 | Edvaldo de Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | Arena Fight 8: In Memory of Meire Cabral | May 12, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Redenção, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–4 | José Otávio dos Santos Lacerda | TKO (retirement) | Mr. Cage 34 | March 10, 2018 | 2 | 5:00 | Manaus, Brazil | |
| Loss | 12–4 | Gökhan Saki | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami | September 23, 2017 | 1 | 4:45 | Saitama, Japan | |
| 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 | Inglewood, 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Henrique da Silva – Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Rankings". KSW. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ Zane Simon (March 22, 2016). "Welcome to the UFC, Frank Waisten". bloodyelbow.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (March 25, 2016). "Light Heavyweights Jonathan Wilson, Luiz Henrique da Silva to Clash at UFC 199". sherdog.com. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Staff (August 1, 2016). "Luis Henrique da Silva meets Joachim Christensen at UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dave Doyle (December 17, 2016). "UFC on FOX 22 results: Paul Craig submits Luis Henrique da Silva". mmafighting.com. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (July 14, 2017). "Gokhan Saki set to make UFC debut against Henrique da Silva in Japan". mmafighting.com. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
- ^ "Takanori Gomi, four others released by the UFC". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- ^ John Morgan (2018-08-31). "Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2 results: Three more contracts awarded". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ Bohn, Mike (2022-10-14). "KSW 75 video: Henrique da Silva flattens Tomasz Narkun with front kick KO". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "Unbeaten Robert Ruchala Stops Lom-Ali Eskiev for Interim KSW Featherweight Title". Sherdog. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "(VIDEO) Bajeczny nokaut! Marcin Wójcik zdemolował Luisa Henrique da Silvę na KSW 88!". Lowking.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
