Johnny Manziel vs. Bob Menery undercard: Why Lance Stephenson, Michael Beasley, more are fighting in MMA event

Plenty of star power will be stepping into the MMA world on Saturday night.

In an event being put on by streamer Adin Ross’ Brand Risk Promotions, a collection of celebrities will be participating in MMA and boxing fights. The headlining bout will be between former Heisman Trophy winner and Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel and social media star Bob Menery.

However, even beyond the intriguing Manziel vs. Menery fight, there are plenty of notable names on the card in Las Vegas. Two former NBA stars will be going head-to-head, while another social media stars will be fighting as well.

Here’s a full look at the undercard of the Manziel vs. Menery fight.

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Johnny Manziel vs. Bob Menery undercard

Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Manziel vs. Menery card. Five fights will be MMA, while another five will be boxing.

All division/weights are via Brand Risk Promotions’ website.

Michael Beasley vs. Lance Stephenson

• Event type: MMA
• Division/Weight: Heavyweight

The co-main event at Brand Risk 14 will see a pair of well-known former NBA players meet.

Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson will be going three MMA rounds, both longtime contributors on the court.

The 37-year-old Beasley has been previously listed at 6-9 and 235 pounds. The former No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft played in the league until 2019 before time playing in other basketball leagues; over his NBA career, Beasley averaged 12.4 points per game, primarily playing for the Heat.

Stephenson, meanwhile, is a bit younger at 35, last playing in the NBA in 2022. The 6-5 wing was a second-round pick to the Pacers in 2010, but carved out a length NBA career through his status as a solid 3-and-D player, flashy plays and being willing to do whatever it takes to get in an opponent’s head — such as blowing in the ear of LeBron James in his prime.

This is not the first time that Stephenson and Beasley will have crossed paths. Both played in the Big3 basketball league, seen getting fired up in each other’s face, and in 2025, the two played a 1-on-1 basketball matchup for $100,000 that Beasley won.

Ross, who is putting on the event, also recently said that the winner of Beasley vs. Stephenson could take on one of the most physically imposing NBA players ever: former Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard.

Ray J vs. Supa Hot Fire

• Event type: MMA
• Division/Weight: Middleweight

Another MMA bout at the top of the card will see R&B star Ray J take on internet sensation Supa Hot Fire.

Ray J, whose full name is William Norwood Jr., is 45 years old and a longtime singer, rapper and songwriter. 

Supa Hot Fire — real name DeWayne Stevenson — is known for his YouTube fame in the 2010s, posting parody rap battles to the platform; he is from Rancho Cucamonga, California, per his Brand Risk profile.

Per the Brand Risk promotions website, Supa Hot Fire has also already competed in five fights for the company. He’s posted a 2-3 record, including a loss to former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell.

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Johnathan “No Neck Jay” Webb vs. Shane Chance

• Event type: MMA
• Division/Weight: Heavyweight

Another MMA fight on the card will have Johanthan Webb, known for his “No Neck Jay” nickname, take on Shane Chance in a heavyweight bout.

“No Neck Jay” is an Atlanta-based comedian and TikTok creator who is known for mukbang content and comedy videos, per his Brand Risk profile. He has previously competed in one fight for Brand Risk Promotions, beating Jboolin. He also has over 300,000 followers on Instagram. 

Chance, meanwhile, has over 90,000 TikTok followers. He has not fought in a Brand Risk fight previously.

Ryder Warbrick vs. Jeremy Smith

• Event type: MMA
• Division/Weight: Heavyweight

Also on the main card will be Ryder Warbrick vs. Jeremy Smith in a heavyweight MMA fight.

Smith has over 50,000 followers on Instagram, with his caption reading that he is a multi-time World Record powerlifter and a fighter. He has posted a 5-0 record in previous Brand Risk Promotions fights, including a previous matchup against Warbrick.

Smith beat Warbrick via TKO at Brand Risk 007. Warbrick has over 6,000 Instagram followers, listing himself as an entertainer and influencer.

Dominick “Dom the Troll” Giannetto vs. Kyle Vazquez

• Event type: MMA
• Division/Weight: Heavyweight

Dominick “Dom the Troll” Giannetto will take on Kyle Vazquez.

With over 1.4 million followers on Instagram and 3.5 million on TikTok, “Dom the Troll” posts primarily comedy and prank content. He previously lost to Xevopat in a Brand Risk Promotions fight.

He’ll be taking on “Tommy Tough Knuckles,” Vazquez’s nickname. He also post similar prank and comedy content, with over 180,000 followers on Instagram.

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Antonio Williams vs. Haskell Rhodes

• Event type: Boxing
• Division/Weight: Welterweight

One of the five boxing matches on the card will see Antonio Williams take on Haskell Rhodes.

Williams is a professional boxer from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, per his Brand Risk profile, as a two-time Florida Golden Gloves winner and national champion with 105-14 amateur record. He has gone 2-0 in previous Brand Risk fights. According to Tapology, the 29-year-old Williams has gone 18-1-1 in overall professional boxing, last weighing in at 148.3 lbs.

Rhodes, meanwhile, is making his Brand Risk debut, but is also an experienced professional boxer. Per Tapology, he has gone 32-8-1 in overall fights, most recently weighing in at 140.3 lbs. The 38-year-old is from Oklahoma and stands at 5-5.

Gabe Silva vs. Malcolm Peck

• Event type: Boxing
• Division/Weight: Middleweight

As the son of MMA legend Anderson Silva, Gabe Silva brings another big name to the card. He’ll be facing Malcolm Beck in a boxing fight.

Silva is a professional boxer from Brazil who is trained by Manny Robles, per his Brand Risk page. He has gone 4-1 in previous fights for the promotion. Per Tapology, Silva stands at 6-0 and around 168 pounds, is 28 years old and fights out of Los Angeles.

Peck, meanwhile, has a 1-0 record in professional fights, according to Tapology, and stands at 6-foot and around 175 pounds. 

Anthony Proctor vs. Ethan Stern

• Event type: Boxing
• Division/Weight: Heavyweight

Two fighters with previous Brand Risk experience will meet with Anthony Proctor, also called “AP The Fighter,” taking on Ethan Stern in boxing.

“AP The Fighter” has gone 3-0 in previous fights for the promotion. He is from State College, Pennsylvania, per his Brand Risk page. According to Tapology, Proctor is 6-3, with the 28-year-old last weighing in around 172 pounds.

Stern is also 1-0 in Brand Risk fights, owning a 2-0 record in amateur MMA fights as well, per Tapology. He stands at 5-9 and around 171 pounds, with the 25-year-old fighting out of Florida.

Andrew Garcia vs. Deshawn Prather

• Event type: Boxing
• Division/Weight: Welterweight

Another boxing matchup at Brand Risk 14 will pin Andrew Garcia against Deshawn Prather.

Garcia is a professional boxer who has gone 1-0 in Brand Risk fights — he previously beat Prather at Brand Risk 13. According to Tapology, Garcia has gone 4-0 in overall professional boxing matches, stands at 5-11 and around 153 pounds, is 30 years old and fights out of Sunrise, Florida.

The previous matchup with Garcia is also Prather’s only Brand Risk Promotions fight to date; he is from Kansas City, Missouri, and a UBO Continental Middleweight Champion, per his Brand Risk page. Additionally, Prather owns a 19-3 career record in professional boxing, is 28 years old, and stands at 6-foot and around 171 pounds, per Tapology.

Britton Norwood vs. Alvin Varmall Jr.

• Event type: Boxing
• Division/Weight: Cruiserweight

Rounding out the card is Britton Norwood vs. Alvin Varmall Jr.

Neither have fought on a Brand Risk card before, but Norwood carries a 15-5-1 career pro boxing record, according to Tapology, and is 38 years old, standing at 5-10 and around 184 pounds. He fights out of Las Vegas.

Varmall, meanwhile, has gone 17-2-1 in previous pro boxing matches, according to Tapology, and stands at 5-8 and around 186 pounds. The 34-year-old fights out of Catskill, New York.