José Henrique Souza
“Canela”
Record 9-1BrazilNova União
Next fight
vs. Jonny Parsons — UFC Fight Night, November 7, 2026
The style
Rangy Finisher
6'3" frame · TKO power · Young prospect
GrapplingStriking
José 'Canela' Henrique Souza is a 6'3" Nova União welterweight from Manaus whose UFC arrival was delayed two years by a nandrolone suspension after he was first signed off the Contender Series pathway. He works behind length and knockout power, with six of nine wins by TKO, and beat Ding Meng by split decision in his May 2026 debut in Macau. He now takes on veteran power-puncher Jonny Parsons in his second Octagon appearance.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 9-1 |
| Age | 24 |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Reach | — |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | Brazil |
| Team | Nova União |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | — |
| Striking accuracy | — |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | — |
| Striking defense | — |
| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | — |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |
How they win
6 KO/TKO0 SUB3 DEC
How they lose
1 KO/TKO0 SUB0 DEC