Challenges in the Life of Philipe Lins in a Detailed Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 9, 2026

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Philipe Lins. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.