Johnny Manziel, Lance Stephenson win MMA debuts at UFC Apex: Results, replay

Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel made a successful MMA debut on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, defeating Bob Menery via referee stoppage in the first round. Manziel, 33, landed multiple strikes to the face of Menery, 38, an Instagram influencer and sportscaster with 2.8 million followers. Former NBA player Lance Stephenson also won his MMA debut on the same card.