Former Jets Player Sends Message After Stunning UFC Debut Win
Summary
Anthony Wint, a former New York Jets linebacker, made his UFC debut with a win by chokehold in the first round at UFC Fight Night in Sacramento. He remains undefeated in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career, which he shifted to after football.Key Facts
- Anthony Wint played briefly for the NFL's New York Jets in 2018 and 2019.
- He transitioned to MMA after the Canadian Football League canceled its 2020 season due to COVID-19.
- Wint won his first UFC fight on the main card by forcing his opponent to pass out with an arm-triangle chokehold.
- He has an undefeated MMA record of 8 wins and 0 losses.
- Wint earned his UFC contract after a quick knockout win on Dana White’s Contender Series.
- UFC President Dana White praised Wint for wanting to fight frequently and quickly after joining UFC.
- Wint was born in 1993 and is 30 years old at the time of his UFC debut.
- His opponent in the UFC debut, Terrance Chatman, now has a record of 5 wins and 2 losses.
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