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Ex-Jets linebacker earns UFC contract after wild 34-second knockout

A former NFL player has earned a UFC contract after a stunning 34-second knockout.

By · Published August 15, 2026  07:55 UTC · Updated August 15, 2026  08:32 UTC

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Anthony Wint earned a UFC contract following a 34-second knockout victory during the opening week of Dana White's Contender Series season 10. The performance was highlighted alongside other quick finishes from the event.

The story quieted without further coverage following the initial reports on the grading and highlights of the winners.

Epilogue added 77d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: A former NFL player has earned a UFC contract after a stunning 34-second knockout.
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A former NFL linebacker has secured a UFC contract following a dramatic 34-second knockout. The victory occurred during the opening week of the 10th season of Dana White's Contender Series.

The New York Post and UFC.com have covered the event, with the former noting the player's NFL background. The knockout was one of two quick finishes in the season opener.

The UFC has not yet announced the player's next fight.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 78d ago.

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Who earned a UFC contract?

A former NFL linebacker.

How long did the knockout take?

34 seconds.

Which season of Dana White's Contender Series is this?

The 10th season.

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