Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Philipe Lins
Discover the career path of Philipe Lins, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Luiz Philipe Lins Pimentel do Amaral, known as Philipe Lins, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's light heavyweight division. Lins is notably the winner of the 2018 Professional Fighters League heavyweight tournament, marking a significant achievement in his MMA career.
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August 2005: Professional MMA debut
In August 2005, Lins made his professional MMA debut.
2006: Extended break from MMA competition
In 2006, Philipe Lins took an extended break from MMA competition.
2011: Return to MMA competition
In 2011, Philipe Lins returned to MMA competition after an extended break.
2012: Ranked as second best Light Heavyweight prospect
In 2012, prior to signing with Bellator, Lins was ranked by MMA news site Bloody Elbow as the second best Light Heavyweight prospect.
April 2014: North American and Bellator MMA debut
In April 2014, Lins made his North American and Bellator MMA debut at Bellator 116, where he faced Travis Clark and won via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
2014: Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament participation
In the summer of 2014, Lins participated in the Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament, defeating Austin Heidlage in the quarterfinals but losing to Kelly Anundson in the semifinals due to a knee injury.
September 19, 2015: Pulled out of Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1 due to illness
On September 19, 2015, Lins was expected to fight Francis Carmont at Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1, but he pulled out of the bout due to illness.
July 23, 2016: Fight against Guilherme Viana at Bellator 159
On July 23, 2016, Lins faced Guilherme Viana at Bellator 159 and won the fight via TKO in the second round.
December 10, 2016: Fight against Kleber Silva at Bellator 168
On December 10, 2016, Lins faced Kleber Silva at Bellator 168 and lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
August 25, 2017: Fight against Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 182
On August 25, 2017, Lins faced Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 182 and lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
February 20, 2018: Release from Bellator
On February 20, 2018, it was announced that Bellator had released Lins from the promotion.
October 5, 2018: PFL 8 Quarterfinal and Semifinal victories
On October 5, 2018, at PFL 8, Lins defeated Caio Alencar by guillotine choke submission in the quarterfinal round and then defeated Jared Rosholt by TKO in the semifinal round.
2018: Won 2018 Professional Fighters League heavyweight tournament
In 2018, Lins won the Professional Fighters League heavyweight tournament.
December 31, 2018: Won the PFL Heavyweight Tournament
On December 31, 2018, Lins faced Josh Copeland in the finals at PFL 11 and won the fight via technical knockout in the fourth round to win the PFL Heavyweight Tournament and earn the $1 million cash prize.
May 2, 2020: UFC debut scheduled against Andrei Arlovski
Lins was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Andrei Arlovski on May 2, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Weidman, however, the event was postponed.
May 13, 2020: UFC debut against Andrei Arlovski
On May 13, 2020, Lins made his UFC debut against Andrei Arlovski at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
June 27, 2020: Fight against Tanner Boser at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker
On June 27, 2020, Lins faced Tanner Boser at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.
November 7, 2020: Pulled out of UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira due to a knee injury
Lins was scheduled to face Don'Tale Mayes on November 7, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira, but he pulled out of the event due to a knee injury.
March 13, 2021: Bout against Ben Rothwell removed from card
On March 13, 2021, the scheduled bout between Lins and Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 187 was removed from the card due to undisclosed reasons.
May 8, 2021: Lins withdrew from UFC on ESPN 24 due to illness
On May 8, 2021, Lins was scheduled to fight Ben Rothwell at UFC on ESPN 24, but he withdrew from the bout due to an illness after failing to show up to the weigh-ins.
May 22, 2021: Lins pulled from UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt
On May 22, 2021, Lins was scheduled to fight at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt, but he was pulled from the event for undisclosed reasons.
November 13, 2021: Fight against Ovince Saint Preux cancelled
On November 13, 2021, Lins was scheduled to face Ovince Saint Preux at UFC Fight Night 197, however the fight was cancelled after Saint Preux withdrew for undisclosed reasons.
December 4, 2021: Lins withdrew from UFC on ESPN 31
On December 4, 2021, Lins was scheduled to face Azamat Murzakanov at UFC on ESPN 31, but he withdrew from the event for undisclosed reasons.
April 23, 2022: Fight against Marcin Prachnio at UFC Fight Night 205
On April 23, 2022, Lins faced Marcin Prachnio at UFC Fight Night 205. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
October 1, 2022: Bout against Maxim Grishin cancelled
On October 1, 2022, the bout between Lins and Maxim Grishin at UFC Fight Night 211 was cancelled while the event was in progress due to an undisclosed medical issue, despite both men successfully weighing in.
December 2022: Lins withdrew from UFC 282
In December 2022, Lins was scheduled to face Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 282, replacing Alexander Gustafsson, but Lins subsequently withdrew from the bout due to an undisclosed reason.
February 18, 2023: Fight against Ovince Saint Preux at UFC Fight Night 219
On February 18, 2023, the match between Lins and Ovince Saint Preux was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 219. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
June 3, 2023: Fight against Maxim Grishin at UFC on ESPN 46
On June 3, 2023, Lins faced Maxim Grishin at UFC on ESPN 46 and won the fight via unanimous decision.
October 7, 2023: Bout against Ion Cuțelaba cancelled
On October 7, 2023, Lins was scheduled to face Ion Cuțelaba at UFC Fight Night 229, however the bout was cancelled the day of the event for unknown reasons.
March 21, 2024: Release from UFC
On March 21, 2024, Lins was released from the UFC.
December 11, 2024: Signed by Global Fight League
On December 11, 2024, it was announced that Lins was signed by Global Fight League.
April 2025: Cancellation of all GFL events
In April 2025, it was reported that all Global Fight League (GFL) events were cancelled indefinitely.
May 16, 2026: Scheduled fight against Francis Ngannou
On May 16, 2026, Lins is scheduled to face Francis Ngannou in a five-round co-main event bout at an event produced by Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
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