Former NBA players compete in MMA bout at Brand Risk 14

Lance Stephenson defeated Michael Beasley by submission in the first round of an MMA match on Saturday night. The bout took place at Brand Risk 14, a card promoted by influencer Adin Ross. The two former NBA players exchanged punches before Beasley attempted a guillotine choke. Stephenson escaped the hold and secured a rear-naked choke that prompted Beasley to tap out.

Post-fight exchange After the fight, Beasley expressed surprise at the outcome but said he would consider a future boxing match. Stephenson agreed to the proposal, and Beasley jokingly threw a punch in his direction. The two had previously played against each other in the BIG3 league and faced off in a one-on-one game last year that Beasley won.

Additional card results The same event also featured a fight between Johnny Manziel and social media influencer Bob Menery. Manziel won by TKO in the first round. Stephenson, 35, was selected in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft and played until the 2021-22 season. Beasley, 37, was the second overall pick in 2008 and last appeared in the 2018-19 season.