Remember Johnny Morton? He got knocked out in 38 seconds. A writer put some fine suggestion for that event:
"While still early and we are not sure if Morton will try his hand again in the sport, Morton’s disappointing entry into the world of MMA is not likely to be remembered as a role model for others with NFL backgrounds to emulate. More probable is that it will be remembered as the way to not make the transition. NFL players, while athletic and accustomed to making a living from professional sport, cannot skip steps and jump into professional competition without the proper preparation that other mixed martial artists spend years working on. Like anyone else, there are techniques to learn that take years to adequately master. Johnnie Morton’s trainers Mike Guyman and Renato “Babalu” Sobral will have to carefully consider their next steps if Morton decides to return to the ring. In the meantime other NFL players considering making the crossover to MMA will likely be well-served by putting in significant time in the ring and on the mats before accepting a professional fight."
Link:
https://thefightworkspodcast.com/200...ssons-learned/