Last fight
Win
Yahya vs Henry
Apr. 27, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
6
Wins by Knockout
8
Wins by Submission
5
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 524
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 963
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 5
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
United States
Age
36
Height
67.00
Weight
146.90
Octagon Debut
Jan. 22, 2022
Reach
68.00
Leg reach
38.00
- Pro since 2010
- Six wins by KO, eight by submission (2 RNC, reverse triangle armbar, 2 guillotine, kneebar, 2 armbar)
- Five first-round finishes
- Has won 11 of his last 14 and three of his last five
- Holds wins over UFC vets Albert Morales, Masanori Kanehara, Kyler Phillips and Anderson dos Santos
- Origin of nickname: “‘The Mongoose’ in Spanish. My coach, Josh Barnett, gave it to me, saying, ‘You're just like mongoose - They're very energetic, curious, and somewhat of a trickster, but when it comes time to fight, they're absolutely vicious and go for the kill.’ They take on the cobra with no hesitation. Plus, you speak Spanish, you half-gringo.’”
UFC 294 (10/21/23) Henry’s fight with Javid Basharat was ruled a no contest (accidental groin kick by Basharat) at :15 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (3/11/23) Henry won a three round split decision over Tony Gravely
UFC Fight Night (10/15/22) Henry lost a three round unanimous decision to Raphael Assunção
UFC 270 (1/22/22) Henry won a three round unanimous decision over Raoni Barcelos
When and why did you start training for fighting? Growing up in a place like Southgate, you going to need to know how to fight, so I figured I'd get good at it at least to start with.
What ranks and titles have you held? LXF Bantamweight Champion, Super Fight League America Bantamweight Champion, DEEP Bantamweight Champion, 2018 Billy Robinson Invitational Weight class and Open weight Champion (Catch Wrestling), King of Catch 2021 Weight class and Open weight Champion (Catch Wrestling)
Do you have any heroes? Godzilla. The Pillsbury Doughboy, as he seems to be immortal.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a benchmark type goal and even though I have fought and beaten guys in the UFC and all over the world, the UFC is the place with the highest recognition. Plus it’s going to help me afford getting my '70 Cutlass finished. Cars are expensive and fast cars even more so.
What was your job before you started fighting? Still have one - bartender/bouncer. But before that I've worked as a dish washer, smog technician, ride operator at Knott's Berry Farm, and generally a rapscallion.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Undefeated in RIZIN and undefeated in Russia, fought for the King of Pancrase title.
If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in TKD, Black Belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: The ones that make 'em scream when they tap.
Favorite Striking technique: The shin to chin
