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Johnny Manziel will not step into the cage again after his maiden mixed martial arts appearance. The former NFL quarterback told ESPN he has no plans to continue fighting.

“This was good enough for one time”

— Johnny Manziel, via ESPN

What Johnny Manziel said

Manziel made his MMA debut in a one-off bout that marked his first combat sports contest. The athlete crossed over from American football, where he played quarterback, to test himself in a new discipline. His post-fight remarks suggest the outing was a bucket-list item rather than the start of a new career.

What it moves

Manziel's decision closes the door on any follow-up booking. His declaration leaves promoters without a headline name for a potential sequel card. The fighter gave no indication he would reconsider if offered a bigger payday or a different opponent.

Source: espn.com. Full Johnny Manziel fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.

This article first appeared on BoxingNews.com and was syndicated with permission.

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