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Philipe Lins

Philipe Lins is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has competed in the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Philipe Lins is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has competed in the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions. He is best known for winning the 2018 Professional Fighters League heavyweight tournament and for competing in the UFC.

Background

Philipe Lins was born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, on August 17, 1985. He fights out of American Top Team and is known by the nickname "Monstro".

Professional career

Lins built his reputation on finishes across Brazilian and international MMA promotions before entering major North American organizations. He is listed as a former PFL heavyweight champion after winning the 2018 tournament.

UFC tenure

Lins joined the UFC in 2020 and competed in both heavyweight and light heavyweight bouts. The sources show a UFC record of 4–2–0 and note his most recent UFC fight as a unanimous-decision victory over Ion Cuțelaba at UFC 299.

Fighting style and statistics

He is an orthodox fighter with a listed height of 6'2" and a reach of 78 inches. Available career statistics show a strong finishing rate, with wins coming by knockout, submission, and decision.

Key facts

  • Lins is a Brazilian professional MMA fighter.
  • He won the PFL heavyweight tournament in 2018.
  • He has fought in the UFC, where his last recorded UFC fight was a unanimous-decision win over Ion Cuțelaba on March 9, 2024.
  • ESPN lists him at 6'2" and 206 lb, with an orthodox stance.
  • His nickname is "Monstro".

Frequently asked questions

Who is Philipe Lins?
He is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has competed in the UFC and PFL.
What is Philipe Lins known for?
He is best known for winning the 2018 PFL heavyweight tournament and for competing in the UFC.
What is Philipe Lins’s nickname?
His nickname is "Monstro".
What is his professional MMA record?
The sources most commonly list him at 18–5–0, though one ESPN Brazil entry lists 18–6–0.
What division does he fight in?
He has competed at heavyweight and light heavyweight.
Where is Philipe Lins from?
He was born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2959588/philipe-lins
    Supports: Nationality, nickname, stance, height/weight, and listed MMA profile statistics.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philipe_Lins
    Supports: PFL heavyweight tournament win, UFC participation, and fight record details.
  3. FightMatrix — https://www.fightmatrix.com/fighter-profile/Philipe%20Lins/66469/
    Supports: UFC record, debut, and last UFC fight data.
  4. Sherdog — https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Philipe-Lins-61438
    Supports: Age, height, weight, and fighter identification.
  5. Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/9874-felipe-lins-felipao
    Supports: Full name, nickname, birthplace, professional record, reach, affiliation, and career details.
  6. Professional Fighters League — https://www.pflmma.com/all-fighter/philipe-lins
    Supports: PFL fighter listing and career record context.
  7. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/philipe-lins
    Supports: Pro since 2005 and career highlights including wins and finishes.
  8. UFC Stats — http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/53c943c873cffe90
    Supports: Official UFC record and performance statistics.