Who is Raja Jackson? Son of the UFC legend 'Rampage' Jackson faces setback after brutal attack on the wrestler Syko Stu

The controversial incident occurred on August 23, 2025, at a Knokx Pro Wrestling event, which was flocked directly on the platform kick. Raja Jackson stands in front of Backlash (Scregrab/X) Raja Jackson, professional MMA fighter and son of former UFC lightweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, found himself at the center of intense controversy after a violent incident during a pro -wrestling event in Los Angeles. The shocking assault on the wrestler Stuart Smith, known as Syko Stu, caused the setback on social media. Who is Raja Jackson? Raja Jackson is an emerging MMA fighter from Los Angeles who has been competing professionally since 2023 after switching from amateur ranks. As the son of the MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Raja carried the weight of his father’s legacy and expectations as he strived to call himself in the sport. Although the 25-year-old showed promise in the cage early in his professional career, but the recent events put him in an unwanted spotlight. What happened at the Knokx Pro Wrestling event? The controversial incident occurred on August 23, 2025, at a Knokx Pro Wrestling event, which was flocked directly on the platform kick. Raja Jackson and wrestler Stuart Smith were involved in a wrestling match. However, the match switched to a dangerous oppression when Raja delivered a series of strokes, 20 in total, on Smith after an apparent knockout. The assault surprised those who attended and attended viewers online, as the attack went much further than typical wrestling actions. Stuart Smith appeared unconscious during the brutal assault and had to be rushed to the hospital for treatment. Aftermath and reactions after the incident, Kick Raja Jackson banned their streaming platform and condemned the violence. Fans on social media have criticized Raja for crossing the line between performance and right violence. Many people have asked for accountability and better safety measures at wrestling events. The incident also expressed concern about Raja’s readiness and judgment. According to reports, Raja had a recent concussion, which resulted in some questioning why he was allowed to compete with such a physically demanding and potentially harmful event. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s response Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Raja’s father and UFC icon, publicly addressed the incident. Rampage expressed deep concern about both his son and the injured wrestler, with an emphasis on what unfolded, a ‘work’ or an increased act was within the wrestling narrative that unfortunately got out of control. Rampage explained that Raja was given permission to retaliate after being unexpectedly hit by Smith before the official match began. He also noted that Raja had a recent concussion, suggesting that the situation was treated incorrectly about athlete safety. Raja is now facing significant investigations and consequences. The event has wide discussions on the boundaries of increased violence in wrestling and the responsibilities that athletes have, about the safety of their peers.