Johnnie Morton NFL Player - MMA Debut

Well, it was a day of debuts it seems at K1 Hero's Dynamite MMA event that took place on Saturday. We saw the beginning of former WWE wrestler, Brock Lesnar's successful debut into MMA and now we see a dude who is currently a free agent who most recently played football with the San Fransisco 49ers - Johnnie Morton

Morton made his Mixed Martial Arts début on the June 2, 2007 at K-1 Dynamite!! USA. He lost to Bernard Ackah in just 38 seconds via knock-out. He left the ring on a stretcher and was taken to hospital. At the hospital Morton's trainer Mike Guymon has said that he was alert and conscious.

After the fight Morton was suspended indefinitely, and denied his purse, by the California State Athletic Commission after refusing to take his post-fight anti-doping test.

Probably smokin' da spice dat make ya feel nice!

For more on Morton, check out the Sports Illustrated coverage of the fight.

Johnnie Morton (Black trunks) Vs. Bernard Ackah (White trunks)