Johnny Manziel MMA debut vs Bob Menery: Time, full card and how to watch
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Key Points:
- Johnny Manziel, the former NFL quarterback and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, is making his amateur MMA debut on Saturday, May 23, against influencer Bob Menery at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
- Bob Menery, known for his sports commentary and comedic videos, has 2.8 million Instagram followers but lacks professional fighting experience; he is smaller than Manziel, standing 5-9 and weighing around 190 pounds compared to Manziel's 6-0 and 205 pounds.
- The fight, promoted by influencer Adin Ross and involving UFC CEO Dana White who doubted Menery’s participation, will follow amateur MMA rules including 6 oz gloves, no elbows or knees to the head, and three rounds.
- The event features a notable undercard fight between former NBA players Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson, alongside other amateur MMA bouts, with the main card available for free live streaming on YouTube and Kick starting at 11 p.m. ET.