José Henrique Souza
“Canela”
Record 9-1-0BrazilNova União
The style
Rangy Finisher
6'3" frame · TKO power · Young prospect
GrapplingStriking
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. Beat Ding Meng by split decision in his May 2026 debut in Macau.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 9-1-0 |
| 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
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Souza lands on a covered card.