Former NFL linebacker Anthony Wint will make his Octagon debut Saturday night, taking on fellow newcomer Terrance Chatman in a heavyweight clash at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues in Sacramento.
Wint (7–0, 0–0 UFC) is already back in action, following his 34-second TKO win over Matt Adams on Dana White’s Contender Series just 11 days ago. Chatman (5–1, 0–0 UFC) rebounded from his first pro loss with a first-round stoppage against Juan Torres in Fury Fighting Championship in July.
Wint enters as an overwhelming -1000 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook. Chatman is a +650 underdog, with the fight total set at O/U 1.5 rounds.
Wint vs. Chatman Preview
Anthony Wint
- 7–0 (Debut)
- 5–0 (T)KO
- 1–0 SUB
Talk about a strong first impression. Former New York Jets linebacker Anthony Wint wasted no time scoring a UFC contract, disposing of Matt Adams in 34 seconds in the season premiere of Dana White’s Contender Series. He’s back in action for his Octagon debut just 11 days later, eyeing another highlight-reel stoppage.
Wint, 30, arrives with a hulking frame and unmatched explosiveness. Add to that an impressive boxing skill set, and it’s not shocking that he’s won four in a row via knockout or TKO — including three straight in under 40 seconds.
Terrance Chatman
- 5–1 (Debut)
- 4–0 (T)KO
- 0–0 SUB
Terrance Chatman will also be making his first trip to the Octagon on Saturday night. He arrives after avenging his first professional loss with a first-round knockout against Juan Torres in Fury Fighting Championship, a prominent regional feeder league into the UFC.
“The Answer,” 29, wears solid size for a heavyweight, standing 6-foot-2 and weighing in near the 265-pound division limit. He wields knockout power and appears comfortable on the ground as well. However, having already been defeated on the regional scene, Chatman likely faces an uphill battle against his undefeated adversary.
Wint vs. Chatman Pick, Best Bet
Watch out for the blitz. While Terrance Chatman is a respectable prospect, he undoubtedly drew the short end of the stick for Saturday night — pitted against an absolute tank in the surging Anthony Wint. The ex-NFL linebacker hasn’t let a fight extend beyond the first round — let alone the first minute — in three straight bouts. All signs point to that trend continuing in his Octagon debut in Sacramento.
