American singer and entrepreneur Ray J is set to make his amateur mixed martial arts debut against viral parody battle rapper Supah Hot Fire at the Brand Risk 14 event in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
The matchup serves as the co-main event at the UFC Apex, scheduled just before the headlining bout between Johnny Manziel and Bob Menery.
Fight Details and Broadcast
As reported by Athlon Sports via Yahoo Sports, the free digital broadcast begins at 11 p. m.
ET across platforms including YouTube, Kick, Twitch, X, and TikTok.
Organizers project the ring walks for the co-main event to commence at approximately 2 a. m.
ET, depending on the duration of the ten preliminary bouts.
The full card features multiple celebrity matchups, including William Norwood Jr. against DeWayne Stevenson and Michael Beasley facing Lance Stephenson.
Ray J's Preparation and Health Concerns
Ray J enters the cage with no recorded combat sports experience but has shared public training footage ahead of the contest.
The musician documented his preparations in Los Angeles by releasing training footage featuring former combat sports athlete Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and his son.
"Ball in my face!
- this MmA s**t is nutz- Rampage and his son Raja was teaching me the Ropes 4 my fight this weekend - thoughts?"
stated Ray J in his Instagram caption.
According to Yahoo Sports, Ray J disclosed earlier this year that he experienced a hospitalization due to pneumonia and heart complications.
The medical incident sparked concern among observers regarding his readiness for high-intensity competition.
Rumors reported by AllHipHop via Music Times additionally linked the singer to separate celebrity boxing negotiations, drawing scrutiny from associates concerned over reported past health struggles such as bleeding eyes.
Supah Hot Fire's Experience
In contrast to Ray J, Supah Hot Fire enters the matchup with previous competitive experience under the Brand Risk promotion.
The internet comedian currently holds a 2-3 combat record with one knockout victory, following a split-decision boxing loss to Gypsy Crusader in Miami.
