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)
Division Heavyweight
Light heavyweight
Reach76 in (190 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Benevides, 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]

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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. [3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

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

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches19 wins10 losses
By knockout175
By submission12
By decision13
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–10Marcin WójcikKO (punch) KSW 88: Rutkowski vs. Kaczmarczyk November 11, 202320:33 Radom, Poland
Loss19–9Oumar SySubmission (rear-naked choke) KSW 80: Ruchała vs. Eskiev March 17, 202311:40 Lubin, Poland
Win19–8 Tomasz Narkun KO (front kick) KSW 75: Ruchała vs. Stasiak October 14, 202220:28 Nowy Sącz, PolandKnockout of the Night.
Win18–8Natalicio FilhoKO (punches)Pitbull Fight 59August 6, 202224:07 Castanhal, BrazilWon the vacant PFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win17–8Leonardo VasconcelosTKO (punches)EF Fight ChampionsMay 21, 202214:17 Benevides, Brazil
Loss16–8Ivan ErslanTKO (punches)FNC 4December 4, 202113:20 Osijek, Croatia
Win16–7Maico MachadoTKO (punches)Redenção Fight MMAAugust 28, 202124:20 Redenção, Brazil
Loss15–7 Karlos Vemola Decision (unanimous)Oktagon 13July 27, 201935:00 Prague, Czech Republic
Win15–6Jan GottvaldKO (punch)Oktagon 12June 8, 201914:52 Bratislava, Slovakia
Loss14–6Kleber SilvaKO (punch)Super Fight Brazil 1November 10, 201812:41 Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
Loss14–5 Johnny Walker Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2 August 11, 201835:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–4Edvaldo de OliveiraDecision (unanimous)Arena Fight 8: In Memory of Meire CabralMay 12, 201835:00 Redenção, Brazil
Win13–4José Otávio dos Santos LacerdaTKO (retirement)Mr. Cage 34March 10, 201825:00 Manaus, Brazil
Loss12–4 Gökhan Saki KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami September 23, 201714:45 Saitama, Japan
Loss12–3 Ion Cuțelaba KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt June 11, 201710:22 Auckland, New Zealand
Loss12–2 Jordan Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 201735:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss12–1 Paul Craig Submission (armbar) UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson December 17, 201621:59 Sacramento, California, United States
Win12–0 Joachim Christensen Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson October 1, 201624:43 Portland, Oregon, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win11–0 Jonathan Wilson TKO (punches) UFC 199 June 4, 201624:11 Inglewood, California, United States
Win10–0 Ildemar Alcântara TKO (punches)KJC 2January 14, 201624:55 Belém, Brazil
Win9–0Mayke Douglas Silva MosqueTKO (punches)SPF 40December 6, 201510:31 Castanhal, Brazil
Win8–0Mauricio SantosKO (head kick)Brutality MMA Fight ChampionshipJune 15, 201311:29 Benevides, Brazil
Win7–0Rodrigo IcoaraciTKO (doctor stoppage)TMMAOctober 9, 201522:34 Benevides, Brazil
Win6–0Messias Pai de SantoKO (punches)Team Nogueira AnanindeuaMarch 26, 201522:15 Ananindeua, Brazil
Win5–0Rafael SilvaTKO (punches)Rec Combat 2November 29, 201410:32 Belém, Brazil
Win4–0Rogério SilvaTKO (punches)Coalizão Fight 4November 13, 201411:49 Benevides, Brazil Light heavyweight debut.
Win3–0Fábio Augusto de Assis VasconcelosTKO (punches)Coalizão Fight 3September 4, 201413:35 Belém, Brazil
Win2–0Alberto Ramos PinheiroKO (punches)BFCMay 23, 201412:40 Benevides, Brazil
Win1–0Jonathan ValeTKO (punches)Gringo Super Fight 8December 15, 201314:28 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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