Ray J is pushing back hard against the rigging allegations that have swirled since his brutal knockout loss to Supa Hot Fire on Saturday in Las Vegas. And his defense? He wouldn’t have let himself take those hits if the fight was fixed.
The R&B singer got knocked out cold in the second round when Supa Hot Fire, the famous YouTuber turned MMA fighter, landed a punch so devastating that Ray J collapsed into the ropes before crumpling to the canvas during the co-main event. It was the kind of moment that leaves no room for doubt—unless you count the very weird comments Ray made right after.
That’s where things got messy. Post-knockout, Ray J said something about having“a plan”and mentioned losing money, which naturally sent up red flags. The fight promoter, Adin Ross’Brand Risk Promotions, launched an investigation into whether the bout was a“prearranged plan.”But Ray tells us he’s been misunderstood. When he said he had a plan, he meant he planned to win—so confident, in fact, that he bet $1,000 on himself through Rainbet, an online Crypto Casino.
Ray J also points out that when he made those questionable comments, he was in shock and delirious from getting his world rocked. He’s emphasizing that it’s simply not in his character to rig a fight and that he has respect for Adin Ross, Brand Risk Promotions, and fellow promoter Jordan Galen. His bottom line:“I really wanted to win. I was very disappointed.”
The knockout took a physical toll. Ray J suffered a concussion and a contusion, and his heart rate dropped significantly during the fight. He got medical approval from professionals before stepping into the ring but ended up checking himself into the hospital afterward due to heart issues. So while the investigation continues, Ray’s making it clear—this wasn’t a setup, just a brutal reality check in the cage.
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