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Ray J Suffers Knockout Loss to Supa Hot Fire at Adin Ross’ Boxing Event in Las Vegas

Ray J lost his MMA debut after a clean second-round combination ended the bout 26 seconds into round two, officials said.

  • On Saturday, May 23, 2026, internet personality Supa Hot Fire knocked out R&B artist Ray J in their co-main MMA debut at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas during Adin Ross's Brand Risk 14 event.
  • Ray J dominated the opening round, pressing forward while Supa Hot Fire avoided exchanges; momentum shifted early in the second round when Supa Hot Fire connected with a clean combination that dropped the singer to the canvas.
  • The referee stopped the contest immediately upon the knockdown, leaving a visible welt on Ray J's forehead. An interviewer commented on the "cartoon lumps" forming, noting the damage sustained.
  • Frustrated by the loss, Ray J claimed the pair "had a plan," adding that money had been lost. He told the interviewer, "We took an L tonight," questioning the outcome.
  • Social media users claimed the event was "RIGGED" after the knockout, while the fighters had traded verbal barbs throughout promotional week. Ray J previously spoke about health concerns but was medically cleared for the bout.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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