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United States Anthony Cassar has transitioned from a championship collegiate wrestler to a mixed martial artist, bringing his formidable skills and dedication to the professional cage.
Anthony Cassar signed an MMA management deal with First Round Management in May 2020, signaling his transition into mixed martial arts after his successful collegiate wrestling career.
Anthony Cassar has been involved in discussions related to nutrition, particularly 'bulking and cutting,' indicating a partnership or at least an association where he shares his insights on sports nutrition.
Anthony Cassar, born on March 9, 1996, in Rocky Hill, New Jersey, began his wrestling journey at around seven or eight years old. He attended Montgomery High School, where his early career saw him compile a 73-30 record without qualifying for state championships in his freshman, sophomore, or junior years. This changed dramatically in his senior year, when he achieved an undefeated 43-0 season, securing county, district, regional, and state titles. This made him only the fourth person in New Jersey state history to win a state title after never qualifying previously, concluding his high school career with a 116-30 overall record.
Cassar then committed to Penn State University, where he redshirted his 2014-15 season, wrestling unattached with a 15-8 record. He faced significant setbacks early in his collegiate career, missing his freshman and sophomore seasons due to injury. Despite this, he was granted an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA. Returning as a sophomore in 2017-18, he posted a 16-2 record at 197 lbs, securing a Keystone Classic title and a third-place finish at the Southern Scuffle. In his junior year (2018-19), Cassar made a pivotal move to heavyweight (285 lbs), where he achieved remarkable success. He finished the regular season with a 21-1 record, won his first Big Ten Championship, and most notably, became an NCAA National Champion at 285 lbs in his first NCAA Tournament appearance, defeating top-ranked Gable Steveson in the semifinals and Derek White in the finals. His collegiate wrestling career concluded with an impressive 49-3 record as a Nittany Lion.
Following his collegiate wrestling achievements, Cassar transitioned into mixed martial arts. In May 2020, he signed an MMA management deal with First Round Management. He began training at American Top Team, alongside notable fighters like Jorge Masvidal and former Penn State teammate Bo Nickal. Cassar made his professional MMA debut on December 2, 2022, securing a first-round submission victory via arm-triangle choke. He continued his MMA career with a unanimous decision win on October 22, 2023. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Cassar is also engaged in real estate as an investor in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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