Luis Henrique

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. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

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

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

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

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

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.

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. However, Godbeer pulled out of the fight in early August citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Ryan Spann. He lost the fight via a unanimous decision.

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

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. Henrique lost the fight split decision.

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.

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.

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

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

After three win at Brazil regional promotion, Henrique faced Justin Sumter on March 22, 2025, at LFA 204. He won the fight via a kimura in round two.

Oktagon MMA In his promotional debut, Henrique faced Lazar Todev on September 13, 2025, at Oktagon 75. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Lazar Todev Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 75

Hanover, Germany Win

Justin Sumter Submission (kimura) LFA 204

Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States Win

Luis Andrade de Oliveira Submission (arm-triangle choke) The Conqueror Fight 2

Angra dos Reis, Brazil Win

Alison Vicente Decision (unanimous) Federação Fight 16

Lagoa Santa, Brazil Win

Davi Lucas da Silva TKO (punches) The Lion Fight Series 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Slim Trabelsi Decision (unanimous) Ares FC 7

Paris, France Loss

Kirill Kornilov Decision (unanimous) RCC 11

Yekaterinburg, Russia Loss

Aleksandr Maslov Decision (split) Open FC 3

Saint Petersburg, Russia Win

João Paulo dos Santos Submission (guillotine choke) Watch Out Combat Show 55

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Phil De Fries Decision (split) KSW 50

London, England Win

Michał Andryszak Technical Submission (guillotine choke) KSW 49

Gdańsk, Poland Win

Rodolfo Oliveira Submission (guillotine choke) Watch Out Combat Show 53

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Ryan Spann Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders

São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Arjan Bhullar Decision (unanimous) UFC 215

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Marcin Tybura TKO (punches) UFC 209

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Christian Colombo Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Dmitry Smolyakov Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Francis Ngannou KO (punch) UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Heitor Eschiavo Submission (americana) Watch Out Combat Show 41

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Armando Sixel Decision (unanimous) Watch Out Combat Show 40

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

João Paulo Santos Submission (rear-naked choke) Watch Out Combat Show 38

Ubá, Brazil Win

Danilo Souza Decision (unanimous) Watch Out Combat Show 35

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Ney Duarte TKO (punches) Watch Out Combat Show 22

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Túlio Marcos TKO (punches) Brasil Fight 6

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil NC

Jollyson Francino NC (illegal headbutt) Shooto Brazil 32

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Sultan Aliev TKO (punches) Revolution FC 1

Beirut, Lebanon Win

Luis Mauricio TKO (punches) Showtime Fights 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Jorge Evangelista Decision (unanimous) Watch Out Combat Show 16

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Muay Thai record