Luis Henrique (fighter)

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.

Henrique made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Francis Ngannou on December 19, 2015, at UFC on Fox 17.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/09/debuting-heavyweights-luiz-henrique-francis-ngannou-meet-at-ufc-on-fox-17-in-orlando|title=Debuting heavyweights Luiz Henrique, Francis Ngannou meet at UFC on FOX 17 in Orlando|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|accessdate=2015-09-02|date=2015-09-02}} He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-on-fox-17-results-francis-ngannou-smashed-luis-henrique-with-devastating-uppercut|title=UFC on FOX 17 results: Francis Ngannou smashes Luis Henrique with uppercut|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2015-12-19|accessdate=2015-12-19}}

Henrique faced promotional newcomer Dmitry Smolyakov on July 23, 2016, at UFC on Fox 20.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/4/4/11365496/alex-oliveira-vs-james-moontasri-luis-henrique-vs-dmitry-smolyakov|title=Alex Oliveira vs. James Moonstasri, Luis Henrique vs. Dmitry Smolyakov set for UFC on Fox 20|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2016-03-14|accessdate=2017-01-09}} He won the fight via submission in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-on-fox-20-results-luis-henrique-taps-exhausted-dmitrii-smoliakov-in-second-round|title=Luis Henrique taps exhausted Dmitrii Smoliakov in second round|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-06-23|accessdate=2017-01-09}}

Henrique next faced Christian Colombo on November 19, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 100. He won the fight via submission in the third round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-fight-night-100-results-luis-henrique-stifles-submits-christian-colombo-with-dominant-ground-game|title=UFC Fight Night 100 results: Luis Henrique stifles, submits Christian Colombo with dominant ground game|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2016-11-19|accessdate=2017-01-09}}

Henrique faced Marcin Tybura on March 5, 2017, at UFC 209.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/12/15/13973852/three-new-bouts-added-to-ufc-208|title=Three new bouts added to UFC 208|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Danny Segura|date=2016-12-15|accessdate=2017-01-09}} He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.

Henrique faced promotional newcomer Arjan Bhullar on September 9, 2017, at UFC 215.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/luis-henrique-olympian-arjan-bhullar-ufc-216-edmonton|title=Luis Henrique vs. Olympian Arjan Bhullar booked for UFC 216 in Edmonton|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-06-08|accessdate=2017-06-08}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/09/ufc-215-results-arjan-bhullar-starts-quick-survives-luis-henrique|title=UFC 215 results: Arjan Bhullar starts quick, survives late Luis Henrique charge|date=2017-09-09|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-09-10|language=en-US}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/luis-henrique-timothy-johnson-ufc-fight-night-125-belem-brazil|title=Luis Henrique vs. Timothy Johnson added to UFC Fight Night 125 in Brazil|author=Staff|website=mmajunkie.com|date=2017-12-03|accessdate=2017-12-03}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/12/7/16745292/luis-henrique-to-undergo-surgery-out-of-ufc-belem-fight-tim-johnson|title=Marcelo Golm replaces injured Luis Henrique, meets Tim Johnson at UFC Belem|date=December 7, 2017|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/6/25/17502688/mark-godbeer-luis-henrique-klb-light-heavyweight-fight-ufc-sao-paulo-mma|title=Mark Godbeer and Luis Henrique move down to light heavyweight, fight at UFC Sao Paulo|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=June 25, 2018}} However, Godbeer pulled out of the fight in early August citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Ryan Spann.{{cite news|url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/mark-godbeer-sofre-lesao-e-klb-enfrenta-ryan-spann-no-ufc-sao-paulo.ghtml|title=Mark Godbeer suffers injury, and KLB faces Ryan Spann at UFC Sao Paulo|publisher=sportv.globo.com|author=Camilo Pinheiro Machado, Evelyn Rodrigues and Marcelo Barone|date=2018-08-03|accessdate=2018-08-03|language=pt}} He lost the fight via a unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/ufc-sao-paulo-results-ryan-spann-grinds-way-past-luis-henrique-for-ufc-debut-victory|title=UFC Sao Paulo results: Ryan Spann grinds way past Luis Henrique for UFC debut victory|date=2018-09-23|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en-US}}

It was reported on November 24, 2018, that Henrique was released by the UFC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/1/29/3928296/ufc-roster-current-list-fighters|title=Comprehensive list of current UFC fighters|last=Simon|first=Zane|date=2013-01-29|website=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2018-12-13}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/8/29/20838149/luis-henrique-replaces-damian-grabowski-faces-champion-philip-de-fries-at-ksw-50|title=Luis Henrique replaces Damian Grabowski, faces champion Philip De Fries at KSW 50|date=August 29, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Peter Carroll}} Henrique lost the fight split decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/9/14/20866162/ksw-50-results-philip-de-fries-tomasz-narkun-retain-titles-norman-parke-claims-interim-title|title=KSW 50 results: Philip De Fries, Tomasz Narkun retain titles, Norman Parke claims interim title|author=Peter Carroll|date=September 14, 2020|publisher=mmafighting.com}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://thebodylockmma.com/mma/upstart-ares-fc-promotion-postpones-second-event-due-to-coronavirus/|title= Upstart ARES FC promotion postpones second event due to coronavirus|date=March 6, 2020|publisher=thebodylockmma.com|author=Michael Fiedel}}

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.{{cite web |title=Open Fighting Championship 3 {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/77696-open-fighting-championship-3 |website=Tapology |access-date=18 April 2021 |language=en}}

Henrique faced Kirill Kornilov on May 6, 2022, at RCC 11. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |title=Россиянин Корнилов единогласным решением судей победил экс-бойца UFC |url=https://sportrbc.ru/news/62754e549a794799255c53eb |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=РБК Спорт |date=6 May 2022 |language=ru}}

Henrique faced Slim Trabelsi on June 25, 2022, at Ares FC 7. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Lalanne |first=Gaspard |date=2022-06-25 |title=ARES FC 7 - Abdouraguimov vs. Amoussou : Tous les résultats - Arts Martiaux Mixtes |url=https://www.actumma.com/ares-fc-7-abdouraguimov-vs-amoussou-tous-les-resultats/43396 |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=ActuMMA |language=fr-FR}}

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|align=center|17–9 (1)

|Justin Sumter

|Submission (kimura)

|LFA 204

|{{dts|2025|March|22}}

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|align=center|4:45

|Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States

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|Luis Andrade de Oliveira

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|The Conqueror Fight 2

|{{dts|2023|December|23}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:44

|Angra dos Reis, Brazil

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–9 (1)

|Alison Vicente

|Decision (unanimous)

|Federação Fight 16

|{{dts|2023|September|2}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Lagoa Santa, Brazil

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–9 (1)

|Davi Lucas da Silva

|TKO (punches)

|The Lion Fight Series 2

|{{dts|2023.06.17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:50

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|13–9 (1)

|Slim Trabelsi

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|Ares FC 7

|{{dts|2022|June|25}}

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|align=center|5:00

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|Aleksandr Maslov

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|Open FC 3

|{{dts|2021.04.17}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Saint Petersburg, Russia

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| {{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 13–6 (1)

|João Paulo dos Santos

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Watch Out Combat Show 55

|{{dts|2020.10.17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:02

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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| {{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 12–6 (1)

|Phil De Fries

|Decision (split)

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|{{dts|2019|September|14}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|London, England

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|align=center| 12–5 (1)

|Michał Andryszak

|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)

| KSW 49

|{{dts|2019|May|18}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:59

|Gdańsk, Poland

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|align=center| 11–5 (1)

|Rodolfo Oliveira

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Watch Out Combat Show 53

|{{dts|2018|November|24}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:59

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|{{small|Catchweight (220 lb) bout.}}

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| {{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 10–5 (1)

|Ryan Spann

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders

|{{dts|2018|September|22}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|São Paulo, Brazil

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| align=center|10–4 (1)

| Arjan Bhullar

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC 215

| {{dts|2017|September|9}}

| align=center|3

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| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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| align=center|10–3 (1)

| Marcin Tybura

| TKO (punches)

| UFC 209

| {{dts|2017|March|4}}

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| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–2 (1)

| Christian Colombo

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2

| {{dts|2016|November|19}}

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| align=center| 2:12

| São Paulo, Brazil

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| align=center| 9–2 (1)

| Dmitry Smolyakov

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko

| {{dts|2016|July|23}}

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| align=center| 3:58

| Chicago, Illinois, United States

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| Francis Ngannou

| KO (punch)

| UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2

| {{dts|2015|December|19}}

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| Orlando, Florida, United States

| {{small|Return to Heavyweight.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–1 (1)

| Heitor Eschiavo

| Submission (americana)

| Watch Out Combat Show 41

| {{dts|2015|July|18}}

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| align=center| 1:35

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–1 (1)

| Armando Sixel

| Decision (unanimous)

| Watch Out Combat Show 40

| {{dts|2014|December|13}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–1 (1)

| João Paulo Santos

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Watch Out Combat Show 38

| {{dts|2014|October|18}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:46

| Ubá, Brazil

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–1 (1)

| Danilo Souza

| Decision (unanimous)

| Watch Out Combat Show 35

| {{dts|2014|June|14}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:00

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–1 (1)

| Ney Duarte

| TKO (punches)

| Watch Out Combat Show 22

| {{dts|2012|November|09}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| N/A

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–1 (1)

| Túlio Marcos

| TKO (punches)

| Brasil Fight 6

| {{dts|2012|September|21}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:16

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

| {{small|Return to Light Heavyweight.}}

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| {{nocontest}}NC

| align=center| 2–1 (1)

| Jollyson Francino

| NC (illegal headbutt)

| Shooto Brazil 32

| {{dts|2012|July|14}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 4:19

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

| {{small|Heavyweight debut. Accidental illegal headbutt led to Francino being knocked unconscious.}}

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| Sultan Aliev

| TKO (punches)

| Revolution FC 1

| {{dts|2012|March|9}}

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| align=center| 2:30

| Beirut, Lebanon

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Luis Mauricio

| TKO (punches)

| Showtime Fights 2

| {{dts|2011|December|03}}

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| align=center| 4:29

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Jorge Evangelista

| Decision (unanimous)

| Watch Out Combat Show 16

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| align=center| 5:00

| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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