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Former NFL player reveals moment he knew MMA was his future

Former football player Anthony Wint recently opened up about the moment he realized mixed martial arts was his next career path. Wint, who emerged victorious in his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at UFC Sacramento, recently reflected on his transition from football to MMA after the Covid-19 pandemic during an appearance on the “Deep Waters” podcast. Anthony Wint explains how early grappling success convinced him to commit to fighting Wint recalled working with veteran manager Malki Kawa before transitioning to MMA.

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