Henrique da Silva (fighter)

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.

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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

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

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

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

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

Da Silva faced promotional newcomer Gökhan Saki on September 23, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 117. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Da Silva was released from the UFC on November 15, 2017.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Championships and accomplishments

• 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

See also

• List of current KSW fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

References

External links

• Henrique da Silva at UFC
• Professional MMA record for Henrique da Silva from Sherdog

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2. Paulo Costa
3. Alex Pereira
4. Jonathan Wilson (fighter)
5. Johnny Walker (fighter)
6. Cláudio Silva
7. List of Brazilians of Black African descent
8. Paul Craig
9. Jordan Johnson (fighter)
10. Bruno Cappelozza
11. List of people from Rio de Janeiro
12. UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum
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14. Renan
15. Gökhan Saki
16. The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 1
17. 1st Interceptor and Strike Fighter Squadron (Brazil)
18. Palace of Ajuda
19. Carlão
20. Joachim Christensen