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Ex-Jets linebacker Anthony Wint will fight in Contender Series in hopes of earning UFC contract

Nypost · · 361 words · By Thomas Gamba-Ellis
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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Wint, who was with the Jets in 2018, is attempting to earn a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in August”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that former NFL player Anthony Wint is attempting to earn a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in August.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series commences in August 2026 and in the United States, the series is expected to air on Paramount+.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_White's_Contender_Series_…
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“Wint (6-0) is set to face off against Matt Adams (6-2) at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Aug. 11.”
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The fight between Anthony Wint (6-0) and Matt Adams (6-2) on August 11 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas is confirmed by Tapology and ESPN.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Season 10 of Dana White's Contender Series commences in August 2026 and in the United States, the series is expected to air on Paramount+.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_White's_Contender_Series_…
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“The 30-year-old made his amateur MMA debut in 2021.”
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Both ESPN and another web source confirm that Wint made his amateur MMA debut in 2021. However, his exact current age (30) is not explicitly stated in the provided snippets, though the debut date is corroborated.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donovan Wisse (born February 21, 1997) is a Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer currently signed with Glory, where he is the former Glory Middleweight Champion. He is ranked as the best middleweight in the wor…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Regian Eersel (born 16 December 1992) is a Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer currently signed to ONE Championship. He is the current ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Champion and current ONE Lightweight Kickb…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) is a premier international mixed martial arts (MMA) organization based in Spring Lake, Michigan, with offices throughout the United States and South America. The XF…
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“He has recorded finishes in five of his six appearances, four of which were by knockout.”
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The specific record of five finishes in six appearances (four by knockout) is mentioned by ESPN, but not independently corroborated by other provided sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donovan Wisse (born February 21, 1997) is a Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer currently signed with Glory, where he is the former Glory Middleweight Champion. He is ranked as the best middleweight in the wor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donovan_Wisse
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Regian Eersel (born 16 December 1992) is a Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer currently signed to ONE Championship. He is the current ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Champion and current ONE Lightweight Kickb…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regian_Eersel
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) is a premier international mixed martial arts (MMA) organization based in Spring Lake, Michigan, with offices throughout the United States and South America. The XF…
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“Wint also won a heavyweight title on the regional scene in March in Fury FC.”
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ESPN reports he won a heavyweight title in Fury FC in March, and Across The Pond confirms he was scheduled for the Fury FC 117 heavyweight title fight on March 15.
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web search NEUTRAL — Wint made his amateur MMA debut in 2021. He has recorded finishes in five of his six appearances, including four by knockout. He won a heavyweight title on the regional scene in Fury FC in March.
https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/48724681/ex-nfl-player-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — View FFC events, Fury Fighting Championship statistics, FFC fighters, bouts, news and media.
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web search NEUTRAL — In the main event of Fury FC 117 on March 15, Wint will square off against Jamhal Tatum 6-3 for the Fury Fighting Championship Heavyweight title. Good luck Anthony!
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“He played in two games for the Jets in 2018, forcing a fumble and recording one tackle.”
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While multiple sources confirm he played for the Jets in 2018, the specific stats (two games, one tackle, one forced fumble) are not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets.
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“former Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel fighting social media star Bob Menery at the venue on May 23.”
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“White, the president and CEO of UFC, will be hosting the event.”
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