Johnny Manziel wins MMA debut vs Bob Menery: Full card results

Johnny Manziel, the former NFL quarterback and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, made his MMA debut at UFC Apex in Las Vegas on May 23, defeating Bob Menery by referee stoppage in the first round. The fight lasted just 2:16, as Manziel landed multiple strikes to Menery’s face, who also lost his mouthpiece during the bout. Menery, an influencer and former sportscaster with 2.8 million Instagram followers, weighed in at 190 pounds, while Manziel stood at 6-0 and 205 pounds. The event also featured a co-main event between former NBA players Lance Stephenson and Michael Beasley. Stephenson secured a first-round submission victory, ending the fight at 1:26 after Beasley tapped out due to an armbar. Stephenson had previously lost to Beasley in a one-on-one basketball game. Ray J, the singer, faced DeWayne 'Supah Hot Fire' Stevenson in an anticipated match. Stevenson knocked Ray J out less than 30 seconds into the second round after the singer struggled to connect in the first. Ray J, raised in Carson, California, expressed shock at the outcome, later telling Stevenson, 'I thought we had a plan.' Other notable results included No Neck Jay defeating Shane Chance by referee stoppage, Jeremy Smith winning via unanimous decision against Ryder Warbrick, and Dom The Troll submitting Tommy Tough Knuckles. The event also featured boxing prelims, with Antonio Williams winning a majority decision over Haskell Rhodes Jr., and Alvin Varmall Jr. knocking out Britton Norwood in the first round. The fight card followed amateur MMA rules, with six-ounce gloves and no elbows or knees to the head. The event was free to stream on Brand Risk 14 channels via YouTube and Kick, starting at 11 p.m. ET.