Wint Demolishes Adams In 34-Second Contender Series Debut
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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.
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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.
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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.
Reported via:
- MMA Mania — Highlights! Former NFL player Anthony Wint demolishes Matt Adams in just 34 seconds | Contender Series 10, Ep. 1
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