Jake Gyllenhaal's co-star details shooting viral UFC 285 fight scene in "the belly of the beast"

Fans in attendance at the UFC 285 event were treated to a surprise when Jake Gyllenhaal entered the octagon with former UFC fighter Jay Hieron to film a fight scene for his upcoming movie Road House. The film is a remake of the 1989 classic and also features Conor McGregor playing an original character.

In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Hieron spoke about his experience shooting the viral fight scene with the Hollywood superstar. Detailing how realistic it felt to him, 'The Thoroughbred' stated:

"When you're dealing with a live event, a live crowd, you know we don't have control of it. We were using UFC camera angles...We're dealing with a live crowd. If it looks terrible, they're going to let you know. Man, we're in the belly of the beast, we're in the UFC crowd."

He added:

"They're the most hardcore fans in any sporting arenas. Just to get the crowd riled up... They were loving it. It made it that much more of a great experience."

Watch the full interview below:

Road House is set to feature Jake Gyllenhaal as the movie's protagonist, a former MMA fighter who becomes a bouncer in a Florida Keys bar. While McGregor's role is still unknown, it is reported that he will play a central role in the movie. With the combined star power of McGregor and Gyllenhaal, the film certainly promises to entertain.

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Jake Gyllenhaal at UFC 285: What role is Conor McGregor playing in 'Road House'?

Conor McGregor has been out of action since fracturing his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021, but he has been keeping himself occupied. Juggling rehabilitation and making his first foray into Hollywood alongside Jake Gyllenhaal while preparing for his return to action, 'The Notorious' has had his hands full this past year.

While there aren't any exact details surrounding what role Conor McGregor will play in Road House, it is widely speculated that he has been cast in the role of Jimmy Reno, played by Marshall Teague in the original, as the right-hand henchman of the movie's antagonist. However, his role remains a mystery as of now.

The Irishman is currently filming the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter in Las Vegas, where he will reprise his coaching role opposite Michael Chandler before the two men fight in the octagon sometime later this year. The hit reality show is set to air from May 30 to August 15 on ESPN+.