Johnny Manziel vs Bob Menery: Watch the Viral UFC Apex Fight Free Tonight

LAS VEGAS — Johnny Manziel’s first foray into mixed-martial arts ended almost as quickly as it began. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner overwhelmed podcaster and influencer Bob Menery at Adin Ross’ Brand Risk 14 event inside UFC Apex, earning a first-round TKO at the 2:16 mark. From the opening horn, Manziel mixed low kicks with a quick double-leg takedown, moved to full mount and pounded away until referee Chris Tognoni waved it off. The win punctuated a viral fight card that also featured former NBA teammates Lance Stephenson submitting Michael Beasley and musician Ray J suffering a knockout loss. Despite dominating, the 33-year-old Manziel insisted post-fight that the cameo was “good enough for one time,” signaling no plans for a second MMA appearance. Menery, 38, shouldered the defeat gracefully, joking on social media about paying off a reported $50,000 side bet made during fight week. Brand Risk 14 streamed free worldwide on YouTube, Kick, Twitch and X, peaking at more than 1.4 million concurrent viewers according to event organizers. The crossover spectacle kept “Johnny Manziel fight,” “Manziel vs Menery video,” and “Brand Risk 14 results” among Saturday night’s most-searched phrases, fueling highlight reels that rocketed up trending tabs within minutes of the stoppage. Full main-card results • Johnny Manziel def. Bob Menery — TKO, R1 2:16 • Lance Stephenson def. Michael Beasley — submission (rear-naked choke), R1 • Supa Hot Fire def. Ray J — KO, R2 • No Neck Jay def. Shane Chance — TKO, R2 • Jeremy Smith def. Ryder Warbrick — unanimous decision What’s next? With Manziel apparently content to retire undefeated in MMA, Brand Risk Promotions is already teasing future influencer matchups for late summer. Meanwhile, Menery hinted at a possible move to celebrity boxing. Whether the former Cleveland Browns quarterback laces up gloves again or not, his lightning-quick debut ensured that “Manziel fight” will keep racking up clicks — and replays — for weeks to come.