NFL Vet Says UFC Star Power Means Nothing To Him

Former NFL linebacker Anthony Wint does not care about UFC fame. He told Sherdog that the "star effect" does not work on him because he has seen it all before. On October 3 in Salt Lake City, UFC 332 will feature a bout between Wint (8-0) and Lucas Armand (6-0). This man knows the value of hard work over hype. He believes his time in the National Football League prepared him for the bright lights of the Octagon better than any new fighter.

Why The Spotlight Fails To Impress

Wint has trained with top fighters like Esteban Ribovics and Roman Dolidze. Yet he refuses to be starstruck. He explained his mindset clearly in an interview with Sherdog. "I played in the NFL and I'm used to being around the stars… I'm used to people seeing me as a celebrity," Wint said. He knows exactly how the game works because he lived it. He spares with top-ranked guys, proving he does not fear big names. He has done countless rounds with Anthony Hernandez and Reinier de Ridder. He even rolled with Roman Dolidze in Hawaii. That experience kills the magic of the "star effect" before it can take hold.