A former linebacker for the New York Jets, Anthony Wint wrestled at a high level in high school before opting to play football. Wint was impressive in his time wrestling, holding a 37-4 record as a junior and being named first-team All-Dade County. After COVID shut down opportunities to play in the CFL, his former manager, Malki Kawa, convinced him to transition to MMA. Wint, starting his training at MMA Masters, sought a deeper pool of high-level training partners, leading him to the acclaimed Kill Cliff FC. Former UFC fighter and PFL champion Impa Kasangany serves as his main training partner, who played a big role in helping Wint make the switch. He has honed his skills there, leading him to an impressive 6-0 start with three sub-minute finishes. We also featured Wint on our Top 10 Heavyweights the UFC should sign in 2026 article.
At just 5’11, Wint has been able to impose his will in fights and make up for any size differences with his athleticism and explosiveness. This was shown in full against Miles Banks, who stands at 6’6 and weighs in at the heavyweight limit. In that fight, Wint showed no fear in exchanging in the pocket, blitzing forward with punches to close the range. Just 25 seconds in, Wint landed a stunning step-in left hook, forcing his opponent back to the cage. He immediately followed up with a barrage of hooks, landing another left and sitting Banks down face-first.
Wint’s next fight came last weekend against 6-2 Jamahl Tatum, where he showed a more reserved side of his game. While picking his punches from the outside, Wint landed a thunderous straight right, followed by his signature left hook to rock Tatum. After crumbling to the floor, Wint followed up but didn’t even need to, as Tatum had already succumbed to damage. Wint has improved spectacularly as of late, claiming the Fury FC Heavyweight title with the win. With four fights in the past year, he has made clear strides, highlighted by back-to-back KOs in under 40 seconds. Wint credits his head coach, Dietter Navarro, with improving small details and body positioning, which has elevated his striking.
Weighing in at 237lbs and being under 6 feet should be a challenge at Heavyweight, but it hasn’t been for Wint. A solid 78″ reach negates his size issues, while his athleticism and power make him a dangerous threat standing. Combine that with his strong wrestling background, and Wint presents issues in all areas for opponents. His takedowns are more strength and technique-based rather than properly set up, but he still finds consistent success. A strong right hand and devastating left hook make up most of his danger on the feet
Wint does struggle in the clinch against bigger opponents, but fights back for position well. He does a good job of punishing opponents for separating and quickly regaining positions. Against Omar El-Salah, he was pinned against the cage for much of Round 2. In a close fight, Wint secured the takedown after landing some crisp combinations and fended off submission attempts to secure the split decision victory. That fight was a wake-up call for Wint, who realized that “losing was very real” after the close decision. In his fourth fight against Emannuel Verdier, Wint felt he didn’t finish things as quickly as he could’ve, which left it too close. “That’s when it clicked for me: if you want to finish fights, you have to take control from the start. Impose your will and make your opponent deal with you.”
Anthony Wint is now in a prime position for the UFC call after claiming the Fury FC Heavyweight Championship. Wint believes he’s earned his shot and wants to fight in the UFC next. However, if needed to defend his title, Wint sees a strong crop of rising prospects he could face next. Terrance Chatman headlines Fury FC 118 next month and would move to 5-0 with a win. Joel Faglier improved to 6-0 at Fury FC 116 with a win over a UFC vet. Wint feels that a fight against either would be a great test and a great watch for the fans, but maintains that he’s ready for the next level. Whether it’s a chance on DWCS or short-notice, Wint plans on staying ready for whatever opportunity comes next.