Anthony Wint, a 7-0 undefeated heavyweight, is set to make his UFC debut on August 22, 2026, in Sacramento, California, after earning his contract on Dana White’s Contender Series (DWC) Season 10, Episode 1, where he stopped Matt Adams in 34 seconds. According to UFC.com, Wint is a former New York Jets undrafted free agent and a former college linebacker at Florida International University, where he earned second-team All-Conference honors and tallied 336 tackles. His 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine was recorded at 4.82 seconds, a number that suggests explosive athleticism and speed for a man entering mixed martial arts at 6’4″ and over 250 pounds.

From Football to Fights: Wint’s Unconventional Path

Wint’s career in American football began in college, where he played linebacker for Florida International University (FIU), According to UFC.com, he recorded 336 tackles, 7 fumble recoveries, and 1.5 sacks over his college career. After going undrafted in 2018, he signed with the New York Jets but spent most of the season on the practice squad, playing in only two games. In 2019, he moved to the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but the 2020 season was canceled due to the pandemic — this led him to pursue MMA, a transition that has already shown remarkable success.

Undefeated Record and Finish Streak

Wint has compiled a professional record of 7-0, with five of his wins coming by knockout and one by submission (rear-naked choke) — According to UFC.com, he has a 4-fight finish streak, with four of those stops occurring in under a minute (0:31, 0:34, 0:37, and 0:41). He has also gone the distance once, earning a split-decision victory in March 2025; Before turning pro, Wint was undefeated as an amateur, with three wins by KO and one by armbar.

In the UFC, he is expected to face Terrance Chatman, also a newcomer to the organization, as According to MMA Mania, Wint is the biggest favorite on the UFC Sacramento card at -1000 odds. MMA Mania’s betting analyst has locked in the fight to finish before the 1.5 rounds mark via KO or TKO, citing the one-sided nature of the matchup and Wint’s rapid rise in the sport.

Early Momentum in UFC

Wint’s recent victory on Contender Series was a decisive statement. On August 11, 2026, he defeated Matt Adams in 34 seconds, a performance that earned him a UFC contract and secured his place on the main UFC Fight Night 285 card. According to mma.es, Wint is seen as a key name to watch in a division that has struggled to develop young talent; his debut against Chatman will be a test of whether he can maintain his momentum in the UFC’s higher-level competition.

In his UFC debut, Wint will look to continue the trend of quick finishes that has defined his career. With a 4-0 record in first-round finishes and a 4.82 40-yard dash from his NFL Combine days, he brings an unusual blend of speed and power to the octagon. His ability to transition from football to fighting in just over a year is evidence of his adaptability and determination.