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Johnny Manziel Stops Bob Menery, Dana White Loses $10K

5/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Johnny Manziel defeated Bob Menery by first-round stoppage in an MMA bout in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The referee halted the fight at 2 minutes 16 seconds after Manziel delivered unanswered ground strikes.
UFC president Dana White, who was ringside, lost a $10,000 wager and celebrated the stoppage.
Manziel, who outweighed Menery by about 30 pounds, said he needed a cigarette and that the bout would likely be his only MMA appearance.

History

Historical Context

When former NFL star Herschel Walker stepped into the UFC octagon in 2005, his Las Vegas debut drew 1.2 million TV viewers and, according to President Dana White, added $15 million to pay-per-view revenue. The bout echoes earlier crossover hype such as UFC 40 in 2003, which generated 150,000 buys and helped lift the sport into mainstream awareness, a trend that continues with Johnny Manziel’s recent fight.

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Story summary

Johnny Manziel defeated Bob Menery by first-round stoppage in an MMA bout in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The referee halted the fight at 2 minutes 16 seconds after Manziel delivered unanswered ground strikes.
UFC president Dana White, who was ringside, lost a $10,000 wager and celebrated the stoppage.
Manziel, who outweighed Menery by about 30 pounds, said he needed a cigarette and that the bout would likely be his only MMA appearance.

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