Luis Henrique (fighter)

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Luis Henrique
BornLuis Henrique Barbosa de Oliveira
(1993-08-21) August 21, 1993 (age 30)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesKLB
Nationality Brazilian
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight253 lb (115 kg; 18 st 1 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
TeamInfight
Tatá Fight Team
Rizzo RVT
American Top Team
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Light blue belt in Muay Thai [1]
WrestlingBrazilian National Team [1]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins16
By knockout4
By submission8
By decision4
Losses9
By knockout3
By decision6
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Luis Henrique (born August 21, 1993) is a Brazilian [2] mixed martial artist currently competing in the heavyweight division. A professional since 2011, he has also fought in the UFC and KSW.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Henrique began his professional MMA career in November 2011. He competed exclusively in his native Brazil for the first three-and-a-half years of his career and amassed a record of 8–1 with one No Contest over this time.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Henrique made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Francis Ngannou on December 19, 2015, at UFC on Fox 17. [3] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. [4]

Henrique faced promotional newcomer Dmitry Smolyakov on July 23, 2016, at UFC on Fox 20. [5] He won the fight via submission in the second round. [6]

Henrique next faced Christian Colombo on November 19, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 100. He won the fight via submission in the third round. [7]

Henrique faced Marcin Tybura on March 5, 2017, at UFC 209. [8] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.

Henrique faced promotional newcomer Arjan Bhullar on September 9, 2017, at UFC 215. [9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [10]

Henrique was expected to face Timothy Johnson at UFC Fight Night 125, but was removed from the fight card due to a bicep injury that needed surgery. [11] [12]

In June 2018 it was announced that Henrique would face Mark Godbeer in a light heavyweight bout on September 22, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 137. [13] However, Godbeer pulled out of the fight in early August citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Ryan Spann. [14] He lost the fight via a unanimous decision. [15]

It was reported on November 24, 2018, that Henrique was released by the UFC. [16]

Post-UFC career

After the release from the UFC Henrique one submission victory in his old promotion Watch Out Combat Show before signing with the KSW. Henrique made his promotional debut against Michał Andryszak at KSW 49: Soldić vs. Kaszubowski on May 18, 2018. He won the fight via first-round submission.

Henrique made his sophomore appearance in the KSW as he replaced Damian Grabowski who withdrew from a title bout against Philip De Fries at KSW 50: London on September 14, 2019, due to a hand injury. [17] Henrique lost the fight split decision. [18]

After the failed title shot, Henrique was expected to face Teodoras Aukštuolis at ARES FC 2 on April 3, 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed until October 30, 2020. [19]

Henrique faced Aleksandr Maslov in the main event of Open Fighting Championship 3 on April 17, 2021. He lost a close bout via split decision. [20]

Henrique faced Kirill Kornilov on May 6, 2022, at RCC 11. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [21]

Henrique faced Slim Trabelsi on June 25, 2022, at Ares FC 7. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [22]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
26 matches16 wins9 losses
By knockout43
By submission80
By decision46
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win16–9 (1)Luis OliveiraSubmission (arm-triangle choke)The Conqueror Fight 2December 23, 202312:44 Angra dos Reis, Brazil
Win15–9 (1)Alison VicenteDecision (unanimous)Federação Fight 16 Gurgel Beach Club EditionSeptember 2, 202335:00 Lagoa Santa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Win14–9 (1)Davi LucasTKO (punches)Lion FightJune 17, 202310:50 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss13–9 (1)Slim TrabelsiDecision (unanimous)Ares FC 7June 25, 202235:00 Paris, France
Loss13–8 (1)Kirill KornilovDecision (unanimous)RCC 11May 6, 202235:00 Yekaterinburg, Russia
Loss13–7 (1)Aleksandr MaslovDecision (split)Open Fighting Championship 3April 17, 202155:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win13–6 (1)João Paulo dos SantosSubmission (guillotine choke)WOCS 55October 17, 202011:02 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss12–6 (1) Phil De Fries Decision (split) KSW 50: London September 14, 201955:00 London, England For the KSW Heavyweight Championship.
Win12–5 (1)Michał AndryszakTechnical Submission (guillotine choke) KSW 49: Soldić vs. Kaszubowski May 18, 201911:59 Gdańsk/Sopot, Poland
Win11–5 (1)Rodolfo OliveiraSubmission (guillotine choke)WOCS 53November 24, 201811:59 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilReturn to Heavyweight.
Loss10–5 (1) Ryan Spann Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders September 22, 201835:00 São Paulo, BrazilLight Heavyweight bout.
Loss10–4 (1) Arjan Bhullar Decision (unanimous) UFC 215 September 9, 201735:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss10–3 (1) Marcin Tybura TKO (punches) UFC 209 March 4, 201733:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–2 (1)Christian ColomboSubmission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2 November 19, 201632:12 São Paulo, Brazil
Win9–2 (1) Dmitry Smolyakov Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko July 23, 201623:58 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss8–2 (1) Francis Ngannou KO (punch) UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 December 19, 201522:53 Orlando, Florida, United StatesReturn to Heavyweight.
Win8–1 (1)Heitor EschiavoSubmission (americana)WOCS 41July 18, 201521:35 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win7–1 (1)Armando SixelDecision (unanimous)WOCS 40December 13, 201435:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win6–1 (1)João Paulo SantosSubmission (rear-naked choke)WOCS 38October 18, 201411:46 Ubá, Brazil
Win5–1 (1)Danilo SouzaDecision (unanimous)WOCS 35June 14, 201433:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win4–1 (1)Ney DuarteTKO (punches)WOCS 22November 9, 20122N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win3–1 (1)Túlio MarcosTKO (punches)Brasil Fight 6: Brasil vs. USASeptember 21, 201211:16 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilReturn to Light Heavyweight.
NC2–1 (1)Jollyson FrancinoNo Contest (illegal headbutt)Shooto Brazil 32July 14, 201224:19 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilHeavyweight debut.
Loss2–1 Sultan Aliev TKO (punches)Revolution FC 1: BeirutMarch 9, 201222:30 Beirut, Lebanon
Win2–0Luis MauricioTKO (punches)Showtime Fights 2December 3, 201114:29 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win1–0Jorge EvangelistaDecision (unanimous)WOCS 16November 5, 201135:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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