Henrique da Silva (fighter)

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Henrique da Silva
BornLuis Henrique da Silva
(1989-09-01) September 1, 1989 (age 34)
Limoeiro, Pernambuco, Brazil
Other namesFrankenstein
NationalityBrazilian
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1]
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light heavyweight
Reach76 in (190 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBenevides, Pará, Brazil
TeamElite Combat
RankBlack belt in Muay Thai[1]
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins19
By knockout17
By submission1
By decision1
Losses10
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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]

Background[edit]

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[edit]

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.[3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]

Da 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[edit]

After 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)

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Henrique da Silva – Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  2. ^ "Rankings". KSW. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
  3. ^ Zane Simon (March 22, 2016). "Welcome to the UFC, Frank Waisten". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  4. ^ Tristen Critchfield (March 25, 2016). "Light Heavyweights Jonathan Wilson, Luiz Henrique da Silva to Clash at UFC 199". sherdog.com. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Staff (August 1, 2016). "Luis Henrique da Silva meets Joachim Christensen at UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Dave Doyle (December 17, 2016). "UFC on FOX 22 results: Paul Craig submits Luis Henrique da Silva". mmafighting.com. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Guilherme Cruz (July 14, 2017). "Gokhan Saki set to make UFC debut against Henrique da Silva in Japan". mmafighting.com. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  15. ^ "Takanori Gomi, four others released by the UFC". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
  16. ^ John Morgan (2018-08-31). "Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2 results: Three more contracts awarded". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  17. ^ Bohn, Mike (2022-10-14). "KSW 75 video: Henrique da Silva flattens Tomasz Narkun with front kick KO". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  18. ^ "Unbeaten Robert Ruchala Stops Lom-Ali Eskiev for Interim KSW Featherweight Title". Sherdog. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  19. ^ "(VIDEO) Bajeczny nokaut! Marcin Wójcik zdemolował Luisa Henrique da Silvę na KSW 88!". Lowking.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-11-12.

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