Johnny Manziel dominates in MMA debut, says he won't fight again
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Key Points:
- Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel made his mixed martial arts debut with a first-round stoppage victory over social media influencer Bob Menery at the UFC Apex Center in Las Vegas.
- Manziel showcased effective striking and grappling skills, leading to the referee stopping the fight at 2 minutes, 16 seconds into the first round.
- After the fight, Manziel indicated he likely would not compete in MMA again, calling the experience "good enough for one time."
- The bout was promoted by Adin Ross' Brand Risk Promotions, known for celebrity and content creator matchups in combat sports.
- Manziel, a former NFL quarterback drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2014, had a brief professional football career and was featured in the 2023 Netflix documentary "Johnny Football."