Former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is set to make a surprising career shift this evening as he faces social media influencer Bob Menery in a combat sports event promoted by Kick streamer Adin Ross' Brand Risk Promotions. The bout, which has been in the works for some time, will finally take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas after UFC president Dana White expressed interest in the contest.
Event Details and UK Start Time
The event, branded as BrandRisk14, features a main card scheduled to begin at 4am UK time on Sunday morning (11pm ET Saturday, 10pm CT, 8pm PT). The headline fight between Manziel and Menery is expected to start around 6am UK time (1am ET Sunday, 12am CT, 10pm PT), though this could be earlier if undercard bouts finish quickly.
How to Watch and Live Stream
The fight will be streamed across multiple platforms, including YouTube on the Brand Risk and Adin Ross channels, Kick (kick.com/adinross), Twitch, X, and TikTok. Fans can also check back for an embedded stream of all the action live from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
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 from the Fighters
Johnny Manziel: "Me and Bob have been friends for a while. We have had a good relationship since 2020. If you want to go into the fact that you think you can kick my a**, then you are out of your mind. That's pretty much what it comes down to. Listen, Menery, you are a Boston boy, you may be tough, but you are going to get f****** hurt."
Bob Menery: "I love you, brother. But I have got a screw loose in my head. That's the difference. And when that screw gets loose... it's game over. So, I feel very confident. I am 38 years old now. I am an old man. Being a massive underdog is such a great f****** feeling."
Manziel, 33, has a sporting background as a former professional athlete, while Menery, 38, is known for his comedic sports videos and as a founding member of the Full Send Podcast. Dana White had previously bet $10,000 that Menery would not show up for the event, adding to the intrigue surrounding this unusual matchup.
