Danny Henry

Overview

Danny Henry's UFC wins came by decision and a 39-second submission. Both of his UFC losses were submissions inside the first round, too. The Edinburgh-born featherweight, nicknamed "The Hatchet," is 2-2 in the UFC, and the sample is small, but it is a short-fight career.

Henry is not a champion. He carries a two-fight losing streak into his next fight, both ending in submission.

His 12-4 professional record covers every promotion, not just the UFC.

UFC Career

Henry debuted in July 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio, beating Daniel Teymur by unanimous decision, with the fight going the full three rounds. His second win was much faster. In March 2018 he submitted Hakeem Dawodu in 39 seconds of the first round, his only UFC finish.

Two straight wins is the longest streak he has put together in the UFC. It ended in March 2019, when Dan Ige submitted him at 1:17 of round one. In July 2020 at UFC 251, Makwan Amirkhani did the same at 3:15 of the first round.

Two fights. Two first-round submissions against him.

Fighting Style

Danny Henry is a busy, accurate striker who lands far more than most UFC fighters. His defense is the weak spot. He gets hit more often than his offense would suggest, though the volume he absorbs is about what you'd expect from the UFC average.

He rarely shoots for takedowns, and his takedown defense is middling. Still, he is not just a striker. He hunts for submissions at a high rate, and his one finish in the UFC came that way, a first-round submission.

Both of his UFC losses came by submission, which is where his stand-up-first approach has cost him.

Notable Wins

• Hakeem Dawodu — submission, round 1 (0:39), UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov (2018)
• Daniel Teymur — unanimous decision, round 3, UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio (2017)

Quick Facts

• Division: Featherweight
• UFC record: 2-2
• Professional record (all promotions): 12-4-0
• UFC debut: 2017
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 6'0"
• Reach: 73"
• Born: Edinburgh, United Kingdom