Danny Henry Record: 12-4-0
FeatherweightRecord12-4-0
Age37
DivisionFeatherweight
Combat Edge Elo1639
Last fight2022.09.03
Danny Henry has a 12-4-0 professional record and is 37 years old in the Featherweight division, representing Higher Level MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Danny Henry bio
Personal background
Danny "The Hatchet" Henry is a Scottish featherweight who fought in the UFC out of Edinburgh, Scotland. Born on July 17, 1988, in Edinburgh, he built his career at Higher Level Martial Arts under longtime coach James Doolan, who guided his development from the regional scene to the global stage. Henry earned his reputation as one of Scotland's most exciting finishers, a fighter equally comfortable knocking opponents out or submitting them. Standing 5'11" with a 73-inch reach, he carried length and a relentless finishing instinct into the featherweight division.
Path to the UFC
Henry turned professional in 2011 and made his name on the UK and South African circuits, fighting seven times for South Africa's EFC promotion after the organization discovered him through his coach. He compiled a 10-2 record before earning his UFC call, beating notable regional names along the way, including a fourth-round stoppage of the experienced Boyd Allen and avenging an earlier loss to Igeu Kabesa with a first-round D'Arce choke. That body of work, full of finishes, earned him a shot in the world's biggest promotion.
UFC run
Henry debuted in July 2017 at UFC Fight Night 113, edging unbeaten Daniel Teymur by decision in a Fight of the Night performance. He followed it with the signature moment of his career in March 2018, submitting undefeated prospect Hakeem Dawodu with a lightning-fast first-round guillotine choke. The competition then stiffened: in March 2019 he was caught by Dan Ige in a first-round rear-naked choke, and in July 2020 at UFC 251 on Fight Island he fell to veteran Makwan Amirkhani by first-round anaconda choke. Those results closed out his UFC tenure at 2-2.
Fighting style
Henry was one of the more dangerous finishers to come out of the UK scene, with a remarkable 83% finish rate across his wins. His ledger is evenly split between knockouts and submissions – five of each among his 12 victories – making him a genuine threat to end a fight standing or on the canvas. His strengths were aggression and finishing instinct, capable of switching from a guillotine to ground-and-pound in the same sequence. The honest weakness exposed late in his UFC run was his own grappling defense, with both of his promotional losses coming by submission against elite competition.
Career highlights
- 39-second submission of Hakeem Dawodu — submitted an undefeated prospect with a first-round guillotine for the standout win of his UFC career.
- Fight of the Night debut — beat unbeaten Daniel Teymur by decision in a war to open his promotional run.
- 83% finish rate — ended 10 of his 12 wins early, split evenly between knockouts and submissions.
Career snapshot
Danny Henry career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1639Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1674 Elo after defeating Hakeem Dawodu (2018-03-17)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Recent Elo history
LossMakwan Amirkhani2020-07-12 | Submission-19LossDan Ige2019-03-16 | SUB-16WinHakeem Dawodu2018-03-17 | SUB+16WinDaniel Teymur2017-07-16 | DEC+16WinIgeu Kabesa2017-03-04 | D'arce Choke +14Danny Henry quick answers
What is Danny Henry's record?
Danny Henry's professional MMA record is 12-4-0.
How old is Danny Henry?
Danny Henry is 37 years old.
What weight class is Danny Henry?
Danny Henry fights at Featherweight in UFC.
How tall is Danny Henry?
Danny Henry is 5'11" tall with a 73,0" reach.
How much does Danny Henry weigh?
Danny Henry competes at Featherweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 145 lbs.
What is Danny Henry's Combat Edge Elo?
Danny Henry's Combat Edge Elo is 1639, with a peak Elo of 1674.
How strong is Danny Henry's recent opposition?
Danny Henry's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1565 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Danny Henry's last fight?
Danny Henry's latest tracked pro fight was against Ricardo Ramos at Event TBD on 2022.09.03.
What is Danny Henry's recent form?
Danny Henry's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Danny Henry usually win?
Danny Henry's 12 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 2 decisions, with 83% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
5Wins by submission
2Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Danny Henry stats
Record : 12 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.20Fighter3.26Division average
Significant striking accuracy
52%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.16Fighter4.02Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
46%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.74Fighter1.61Division average
Takedown accuracy
33%Fighter36%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
50%Fighter50%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
2.23Fighter0.58Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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