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Ray J KO'd 26 Seconds by Supa Hot Fire.

5/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ray J was knocked out by DeWayne Stevenson (Supa Hot Fire) 26 seconds into round two on May 23, 2026.
After recovering from pneumonia and heart issues, Ray J—who trained with UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell—said the stoppage cost him money.
Security intervened at the pre-fight press conference, noting Supa Hot Fire took a FaceTime call and that the Nevada State Athletic Commission licensed the bout at the UFC Apex.

History

Historical Context

In 2001 the Nevada State Athletic Commission lifted its MMA ban, sanctioning twelve UFC events that produced $45 million in ticket sales and establishing the Apex as a regulatory hub. That reform, built on earlier New Jersey Unified Rules (2000) and Senator McCain’s 1996 anti-MMA campaign, underpins today’s Ray J knockout by DeWayne Stevenson at the Apex, overseen by the NSAC and coached by Chuck Liddell.

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Story summary

Ray J was knocked out by DeWayne Stevenson (Supa Hot Fire) 26 seconds into round two on May 23, 2026.
After recovering from pneumonia and heart issues, Ray J—who trained with UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell—said the stoppage cost him money.
Security intervened at the pre-fight press conference, noting Supa Hot Fire took a FaceTime call and that the Nevada State Athletic Commission licensed the bout at the UFC Apex.

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