Ex-Jet Wint to fight on White's Contender Series
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- Anthony Wint will fight at Dana White's Contender Series on Aug. 11 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, facing Matt Adams (6‑2).
- Anthony Wint holds a 6‑0 MMA record, with five finishes—including four knockouts—and won the Fury FC heavyweight title in March.
- Anthony Wint briefly played for the New York Jets in 2018 after signing as an undrafted free agent from Florida International University.
- Anthony Wint says the UFC heavyweight division is wide open, giving him a chance to become an overnight star.
Why it matters: Wint gains a chance at a UFC contract worth six‑figure earnings, while the promotion fills a gap in its thin heavyweight roster, potentially boosting viewership for the Contender Series.
