# Anthony Wint wins UFC heavyweight debut > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anthony-wint-ufc-heavyweight-debut > Updated: 2026-08-23T02:14:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. Former NFL linebacker Anthony Wint successfully completed his UFC heavyweight debut at UFC Sacramento, securing a first-round submission victory over Terrance Chatman. Wint, a 30-year-old heavyweight, utilized a katagatame (arm triangle) submission to finish the bout, maintaining his undefeated professional MMA record. Wint, who transitioned to mixed martial arts following a brief stint with the New York Jets in 2018, earned his UFC contract after a 34-second knockout on ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’. While his debut was successful, reports indicate Wint is operating under a modest contract, earning a reported $10,000 to show and $10,000 to win, totaling $20,000 for the fight. This figure is noted as being significantly lower than his previous professional football earnings. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Anthony Wint wins UFC debut via first-round submission Former NFL linebacker Anthony Wint made a successful UFC debut in Sacramento, defeating Terrance Chatman via first-round submission while maintaining an undefeated professional record. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anthony-wint-wins-ufc-debut-via-first-round-submission ### 2026-08-20: Anthony Wint prepares for UFC heavyweight debut against Terrance Chatman Undefeated heavyweight Anthony Wint makes his UFC debut against Terrance Chatman at UFC Sacramento following a successful stint on the Contender Series. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anthony-wint-prepares-for-ufc-heavyweight-debut-against-terrance-chatman ### 2026-08-12: Anthony Wint secures UFC contract after knockout win Former NFL player Anthony Wint has signed with the UFC after a 34-second knockout on ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’. He is set to debut against Terrance Chatman in Sacramento on August 22. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anthony-wint-secures-ufc-contract-after-knockout-win --- Cite as: Anthony Wint wins UFC heavyweight debut. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/anthony-wint-ufc-heavyweight-debut