Wint Demolishes Adams In 34-Second Contender Series Debut

Former NFL player Anthony Wint stopped Matt Adams in 34 seconds Tuesday night to earn a UFC contract at Contender Series 10 in Las Vegas.

Wint pressed forward immediately with heavy swings, then stuffed Adams' takedown attempt and reversed a clinch trip to put the LFA veteran on his back. Adams tried to scramble up but Wint landed ground strikes until referee Marc Goddard waved it off, per MMA Mania.

White Describes Wint As 'Tank' After APEX Finish

UFC CEO Dana White called the 30-year-old heavyweight "a tank" in the post-fight press conference. Wint, now undefeated as a pro, joins a division that has added Gable Steveson, Valter Walker, and Josh Hokit in 2026.

The finish came before either fighter broke a sweat. Wint landed the first meaningful strike sequence, forced Adams to shoot, then controlled position on the mat and unleashed short punches until the stoppage at 34 seconds of Round 1.

Wint is expected to make his official UFC debut before the end of 2026, according to the report. Adams drops to 8-3 as a pro following his first appearance on the Contender Series.

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• MMA Mania — Highlights! Former NFL player Anthony Wint demolishes Matt Adams in just 34 seconds | Contender Series 10, Ep. 1