SportBoxingBoxingFormer NFL stars Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson will meet in the ring this evening nearly a year after Beasley toppled his rival in their 1v1 basketball game16:00, 23 May 2026Former NFL stars Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson will clash under MMA rules on the Johnny Manziel vs Bob Menery undercard this evening.‌Adin Ross' BRANDRISK promotions has made a bit of a habit over the years of staging many lucrative fights between celebrities and iconic names. Former New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers sensation Beasley jumped at the opportunity to make his combat sports debut at the UFC Apex over in Las Vegas.‌Tonight's clash comes almost a year after Beasley beat Stephenson 31-21 in their 1v1 game. Stephenson too will also make his combat sports debut this evening, but is no stranger when it comes to a scuffle. The 35-year-old ex-shooting guard was involved in a high-profile physical altercation with Dwight Howard during the BIG3 basketball league's season opener last year. The showcase is stacked with many high-profile contests, and so, here is everything you need to know ahead of tonight's action...‌How to watch and live stream Michael Beasley vs Lance StephensonBRANDRISK 14 will be streamed across multiple platforms, including YouTube on the Brand Risk and Adin Ross channels, Kick (kick.com/adinross), Twitch, X, and TikTok. Check back here later today for an embedded stream of all the action live from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.What time will Michael Beasley vs Lance Stephensonfight start tonight?Tonight's action will take place at the UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card is due to get underway at around 4am UK time Sunday morning (11pm ET / 10pm CT / 8pm PT). Stephenson will likely make the walk to the ring first at around 5am UK time Sunday (12am ET Sunday / 11pm CT / 9pm PT) with Beasley due to follow after.In the main event, Menery will likely make the walk to the ring at around 6am UK time on Sunday morning (1am ET Sunday / 12am CT Sunday / 10pm PT) with Manziel set to follow immediately after. The two stars will then touch gloves before the opening bell sounds. The fight should not start later than this but could be brought forward if the undercard fights are completed earlier than expected.‌Full fight cardMain cardJohnny Manziel vs Bob Menery – MMARay J vs Supah Hot Fire – MMAMichael Beasley vs Lance Stephenson – MMAIsland Boy Flyy Soulja vs Jeremy Smith – MMANo Neck Jay vs Shane Chance – MMADom The Troll vs Tommy Tough Knuckles – MMAPrelims‌Antonio Williams vs Haskell Rhodes Jr. – BoxingGabe Silva vs Malcolm Peck – BoxingAP The Fighter vs Ethan Stern – BoxingAndrew Garcia vs Deshawn Prather – BoxingBritton Norwood vs Alvin Varmall Jr. – BoxingQuotes cornerMichael Beasley: "I took this fight because Lance owes me some money. He owes me some money from a bet we made last year. We made a bit, and he never paid it. I am going to get my money."Lance Stephenson: "I have just been jogging, lifting, drinking a lot of water and looking at Michael's picture all day for this fight." He added: "I am going to Mike Tyson you... bite you right in the ear!."Article continues belowChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Boxing