Former NBA stars Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson will clash under MMA rules on the Johnny Manziel vs Bob Menery undercard this evening. The event, promoted by Adin Ross' BRANDRISK promotions, takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Fight Background
This bout comes nearly a year after Beasley defeated Stephenson 31-21 in a one-on-one basketball game. Both players are making their combat sports debuts, though Stephenson was involved in a physical altercation with Dwight Howard during a BIG3 basketball league game last year.
How to Watch and Live Stream
BRANDRISK 14 will be streamed across multiple platforms, including YouTube on the Brand Risk and Adin Ross channels, Kick (kick.com/adinross), Twitch, X, and TikTok. Check back for an embedded stream of the action live from the UFC Apex.
Start Time Tonight
The main card is due to start at around 4am UK time Sunday (11pm ET Saturday, 10pm CT, 8pm PT). Stephenson is expected to enter the ring around 5am UK time (12am ET Sunday, 11pm CT, 9pm PT), followed by Beasley. The main event between Manziel and Menery should begin around 6am UK time (1am ET Sunday, 12am CT Sunday, 10pm PT).
Full Fight Card
- Main Card: Johnny Manziel vs Bob Menery (MMA), Ray J vs Supah Hot Fire (MMA), Michael Beasley vs Lance Stephenson (MMA), Island Boy Flyy Soulja vs Jeremy Smith (MMA), No Neck Jay vs Shane Chance (MMA), Dom The Troll vs Tommy Tough Knuckles (MMA)
- Prelims: Antonio Williams vs Haskell Rhodes Jr. (Boxing), Gabe Silva vs Malcolm Peck (Boxing), AP The Fighter vs Ethan Stern (Boxing), Andrew Garcia vs Deshawn Prather (Boxing), Britton Norwood vs Alvin Varmall Jr. (Boxing)
Quotes Corner
Michael Beasley: "I took this fight because Lance owes me some money. He owes me some money from a bet we made last year. We made a bet, and he never paid it. I am going to get my money."
Lance Stephenson: "I have just been jogging, lifting, drinking a lot of water and looking at Michael's picture all day for this fight." He added: "I am going to Mike Tyson you... bite you right in the ear!"
