Former Jets Linebacker Earns UFC Contract With 34-Second Knockout

Former New York Jets linebacker Anthony Wint earned a UFC contract with a 34-second knockout of Matthew Adams on Dana White's Contender Series. The victory, which took place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, improved Wint's professional MMA record to 7-0 and immediately caught the attention of UFC CEO Dana White.

Wint, a 30-year-old heavyweight, overwhelmed Adams from the opening bell, delivering a barrage of punches that forced the referee to stop the bout just 34 seconds into the first round. The emphatic finish was exactly the type of performance fighters aim to deliver on the Contender Series, where White evaluates prospects for potential UFC contracts. Wint's performance secured him a deal with the promotion.

Following the victory, Wint made it clear he was eager to compete again soon. White told reporters that Wint immediately began lobbying for a fight. "Wint is fun. This guy is all over me," White said. "He says, 'I'm not leaving Las Vegas until you guys get me a fight,' so probably put him on UFC Sacramento." The UFC is scheduled to hold a Fight Night event in Sacramento on August 22, 2026, giving Wint the possibility of an extremely quick...