Johnny Manziel Vs. Bob Menery: Preview, storylines

The headline matchup features former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel taking on internet personality Bob Menery. Manziel remains one of the most recognizable former college football stars of the last decade following his electric run at Texas A&M and time in the NFL. Menery, meanwhile, built a massive following through his viral sports broadcaster parody videos, podcast appearances, and over-the-top online personality.

The co-main event may somehow be even wilder.

R&B singer and entrepreneur Ray J is scheduled to face Supa Hot Fire, the viral parody battle rapper who became one of YouTube’s biggest early internet meme stars. His intentionally awkward rap battle style and catchphrases turned him into a longtime online cult figure.

Interestingly, the official BRANDRISK website currently lists several featured fights as MMA bouts. However, multiple online reports and outlets have suggested the event could instead operate under boxing rules, which would align more closely with previous BRANDRISK crossover events. The exact rule sets for several matchups remain somewhat unclear entering fight week.

Johnny Manziel vs. Bob Menery: Date, Time and How to Watch

Date

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Time

11 p.m. EDT

Location

UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada

How to Watch

The event is expected to stream live on YouTube, Kick, Twitch, X, and TikTok.

Full BRANDRISK 014 Fight Card

Featured Fights

• Johnny Manziel vs. Bob Menery
• Ray J vs. Supa Hot Fire
• Sean Garcia vs. Scam Likely
• Flyy Soulja vs. Jeremy Smith
• No Neck Jay vs. Shane Chance
• Dom The Troll vs. Tommy Tough Knuckles

Additional Fights

• Antonio Williams vs. Haskell Rhodes Jr.
• Gabe Silva vs. Malcolm Peck
• AP The Fighter vs. Ethan Stern
• Andrew Garcia vs. Deshawn Prather
• Britton Norwood vs. Alvin Varmall Jr.

With crossover combat sports continuing to blur the line between entertainment and fighting, BRANDRISK 014 looks positioned to become one of the more unpredictable events of the month.