Johnny Manziel, a former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback, achieved a victory in his mixed martial arts debut, defeating social media influencer Bob Menery in the co-main event for Brand Risk Promotions. The fight concluded with the referee stopping the match 44 seconds into the first round after Manziel landed multiple strikes and took Menery down. Menery later shared a photo of his injuries on Instagram, acknowledging his defeat and the weight difference between them. Manziel also commented on their performance, showing respect for Menery's participation in the bout. The event also featured Supa Hot Fire defeating Ray J in another match.
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Johnny Manziel wins first MMA fight against Bob Menery
Johnny Manziel won his first mixed martial arts fight against Bob Menery, with the match ending in the first round due to a referee stoppage. Manziel and Menery both acknowledged their lack of experience in the ring, with Menery posting about his defeat on social media.
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