Lance Stephenson chokes out Michael Beasley in first round of wild MMA fight between ex-NBA teammates
Lance Stephenson defeated Michael Beasley in a first-round MMA fight, showcasing his grappling skills. The fight, part of the Brand Risk 14 event, ended with Beasley tapping out to a rear-naked choke. Both players, former NBA teammates, expressed interest in a future boxing match after the bout.
- ▪Lance Stephenson choked out Michael Beasley in the first round of their MMA fight.
- ▪The fight took place at Brand Risk 14, an event organized by influencer Adin Ross.
- ▪Beasley attempted a guillotine choke but was ultimately submitted by Stephenson.
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- ▪ Lance Stephenson made Michael Beasley tap out — Yahoo Sports
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 10:55:41 -0400 |
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NBA Lance Stephenson chokes out Michael Beasley in first round of wild MMA fight between ex-NBA teammates By Jake Nisse Published May 24, 2026, 10:55 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Lance Stephenson might have found his next career move. The former Indiana Pacer entered the cage on Saturday night for an MMA scrap against fellow NBA alum Michael Beasley — and it was Stephenson who decidedly came out on top. Just one round into the pair’s fight at Brand Risk 14, a promotion run by influencer Adin Ross, Stephenson choked out his basketball rival and former Lakers teammate and got him to tap out.
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