MVP"Monstro"Philipe Lins Record: 18-6-0
Light HeavyweightRecord18-6-0
Age40
DivisionLight Heavyweight · #32
Combat Edge Elo1683
Last fightMay 16 2026
Philipe Lins has a 18-6-0 professional record and is 40 years old in the Light Heavyweight division, representing American Top Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Philipe Lins bio
Personal background
Philipe Lins, nicknamed “Monstro,” is a Brazilian light heavyweight whose 18–6 professional record reflects one of the more rugged journeys in the division. Born on August 17, 1985, in Natal, in the northeastern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte, he came to the sport through grappling, earning a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt after taking up the discipline as a teenager. He cut his teeth fighting almost exclusively in Brazil for the first stretch of his career before relocating to the United States, where he settled in South Florida and joined the powerhouse American Top Team in Coconut Creek. Standing 6'1" with a 78-inch reach, the heavy-handed Lins built a reputation as a finisher who could end fights with either his hands or his grappling.
Path to the elite
Lins turned professional in the mid-2000s and remained undefeated through his early Brazilian campaign before testing himself on bigger stages with Bitetti Combat and Bellator. His first real signature moment came on the regional and Bellator circuit, but his career took its sharpest upward turn after he signed with the Professional Fighters League. A 2017 first-round knockout loss to Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 182 was a hard lesson against a future champion, but it set the stage for the best run of his career.
PFL champion and UFC run
In the PFL's inaugural 2018 season, Lins put together a championship campaign at heavyweight. He opened the tournament with a second-round TKO of Alex Nicholson, then powered through the playoffs with a second-round TKO of Jared Rosholt on the same night, before capping the season with a fourth-round TKO of Josh Copeland in the final to claim the inaugural PFL heavyweight title and its $1 million prize. The win earned him a UFC contract, though the move to the Octagon brought early adversity: he dropped a 2020 decision to former champion Andrei Arlovski and was knocked out by Tanner Boser in the first round soon after. Dropping to light heavyweight revived him. He decisioned Marcin Prachnio in 2022, then opened 2023 with a first-round knockout of veteran Ovince St. Preux and a decision over Maxim Grishin. He extended the streak with a unanimous-decision win over Ion Cutelaba at UFC 299 in March 2024. In 2026, he stepped in against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and was stopped by an overhand left in the opening round.
Fighting style
Lins is a finisher, with a roughly 72% finish rate built on a balanced offense: nine of his wins have come by knockout and four by submission, with only five going to the scorecards. His BJJ black belt gives him a real closing threat on the mat, while his power and pressure on the feet make him dangerous in any exchange. The flip side is durability against the division's heaviest hitters – five of his six losses have come by knockout or TKO, a pattern that shows up across the toughest names he has faced. At his best, he is a relentless, well-rounded mauler who forces opponents to survive in multiple phases.
Career highlights
- 2018 PFL heavyweight champion — ran the table in the league's inaugural season, finishing Josh Copeland in the final to win the title and a $1 million prize.
- UFC light heavyweight resurgence — stacked wins over Prachnio, St. Preux, Grishin and Cutelaba after dropping from heavyweight, the knockout of St. Preux among the standouts.
- Proven finisher — a 72% finish rate with 13 of his 18 wins ending inside the distance, threatening with both knockout power and a black-belt submission game.
Career snapshot
Philipe Lins career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1683Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#529
Light Heavyweight#32of 96 active
Peak1696
Last move-12
Opponent quality1665avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1696 Elo after defeating Ion Cutelaba (2024-03-10)
Similar Elo in Light Heavyweight
Philipe Lins quick answers
What is Philipe Lins's record?
Philipe Lins's professional MMA record is 18-6-0.
How old is Philipe Lins?
Philipe Lins is 40 years old.
What weight class is Philipe Lins?
Philipe Lins fights at Light Heavyweight in MVP.
How tall is Philipe Lins?
Philipe Lins is 6'1" tall with a 78" reach.
How much does Philipe Lins weigh?
Philipe Lins competes at Light Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 205 lbs.
What is Philipe Lins's Combat Edge Elo?
Philipe Lins's Combat Edge Elo is 1683, with a peak Elo of 1696.
How strong is Philipe Lins's recent opposition?
Philipe Lins's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1665 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Philipe Lins's last fight?
Philipe Lins's latest tracked pro fight was against Francis Ngannou at Rousey vs. Carano on May 16 2026.
What is Philipe Lins's recent form?
Philipe Lins's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Philipe Lins usually win?
Philipe Lins's 18 recorded wins include 9 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 5 decisions, with 72% ending before the final bell.
9Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
5Wins by decision
5Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Philipe Lins stats
Record : 18 / 6 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.80Fighter3.17Division average
Significant striking accuracy
49%Fighter47%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.59Fighter4.44Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
46%Fighter50%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.65Fighter1.73Division average
Takedown accuracy
33%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
100%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.70Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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