Johnny Manziel breezes past social media influencer in MMA debut
Johnny Manziel made a successful amateur MMA debut by defeating social media influencer Bob Menery in Las Vegas. The fight ended quickly in the first round, with Manziel securing a TKO victory. Both fighters expressed no interest in a rematch following the bout.
- ▪Johnny Manziel won his MMA debut against Bob Menery at Brand Risk 14.
- ▪The fight took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and ended at 2:15 of Round 1.
- ▪Manziel received an honorary 'W U' belt for his victory.
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MMA Johnny Manziel breezes past social media influencer in MMA debut By Field Level Media Published May 24, 2026, 4:57 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Johnny Manziel made his amateur MMA debut Saturday at Brand Risk 14, making quick work of social media influencer Bob Menery in a 205-pound bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. In the opening minute, a lackadaisical Menery ran directly into a takedown. Manziel, a former NFL quarterback and the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner easily secured the mount, raining down elbows and punches until the bout was stopped at 2:15 of Round 1. “Respected you for getting in here. Much love, brother,” Manziel said after being awarded an honorary “W U” belt for his victory.
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