Jake Gyllenhaal looked all the world like a UFC contender on Saturday. Film, however.
The Academy Award-nominated actor completed his fight week experience at UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, making the walk to the octagon and scoring a spectacular knockout as part of the shooting for the upcoming Road House remake, which also features UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
McGregor and Gyllenhaal were on the same stage at Friday’s ceremonial weight-ins, where Gyllenhaal shot a scene. On Saturday, Gyllenhaal — in the role of Elwood Dalton — filmed a fight scene, where he makes quick work of MMA veteran Jay Hieron (“Jack Harris”).
Watch the live filming above, courtesy of Sun Sport.
Gyllenhaal appears to be having trouble, as Hieron throws haymakers at his back. But the actor responds with a powerful combination before ending the fight with a flying knee, possibly a tip of the cap to Jorge Masvidal’s memorable knockout of Ben Askren.
Watch another angle of the scene and Gyllenhaal’s entrance below.
GYLLENHALL PUTS HIM OUT COLD pic.twitter.com/PbLMSM3DGC
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) March 5, 2023
Bo Nickal isn’t the only one making a debut tonight. Jake Gyllenhaal! WELCOME to THE BIG SHOW. pic.twitter.com/XsZD4bmqfk
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) March 5, 2023
Enter: Jake Gyllenhaal #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/sNViCnzT0J
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 5, 2023
Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/3/4/23625606/video-jake-gyllenhaal-scores-highlight-reel-knockout-in-road-house-taping-during-ufc-285?rand=96749
