September 20th 2025.
Raja Jackson, the 25-year-old son of UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, recently made headlines after being arrested on Sept. 18. It all started with a viral incident that took place at a wrestling event on Aug. 23. Jackson was livestreamed beating wrestler Syko Stu, which resulted in a felony battery report being filed against him by the Los Angeles Police Department.
According to CNN, they were unable to independently confirm the video, but Jackson's account was banned from the service and he has since been charged with a felony. However, the exact charge has not yet been specified in the records of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Reports from The Los Angeles Times revealed that some people who witnessed the incident referred to it as an attempted murder. However, Jackson's father clarified the situation, stating that his son was told by some of the wrestling talent that he could get his “payback” in the ring, known in the wrestling world as a “receipt.” This typically involves a stiff punch or two, but in this case, it appeared to escalate after a video captured the wrestler crushing a can on the side of Jackson's head. Despite this, the pair seemed to have resolved their issues, but Jackson's actions in the ring showed lingering hostility.
In an effort to clear up the misinformation surrounding his son, Quinton Jackson took to his X account to explain the situation. He confirmed that the wrestler was awake and stable, and explained that his son had been unexpectedly hit in the side of the head by Stu just moments before his match. He also reiterated that Raja is an MMA fighter, not a pro wrestler, and had no business being involved in this event. Jackson apologized on his son's behalf and to the promotion (KICK) for the situation.
The elder Jackson also addressed the incident on his X account, admitting that he initially thought it was part of the show. He acknowledged that it was a bad judgment call and that Raja had no business participating in an event like this. He expressed deep concern for both his son's health and the well-being of Mr. Smith, the wrestler he had a physical altercation with. Jackson apologized on his son's behalf and to KnokX Pro Entertainment & Academy, the company responsible for the event.
A day after the event, KnokX Pro Entertainment & Academy released a statement noting that the incident was not scripted and was instead a selfish and irresponsible act of violence against Smith. They apologized to their patrons and fans, stating that in their 17 years of operation, nothing like this had ever occurred.
According to Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor and current president of West Coast Trial Lawyers, Jackson's actions crossed a line. He stated that no one would consent to broken bones and teeth, and that Jackson's actions went beyond choreographed or simulated violence.
NBC News reported that it is unclear if Jackson has retained legal services, but he is currently being held on $50,000 bail. While the LAPD did not confirm that the arrest was related to the incident in the ring, it can be assumed based on public knowledge from news reports.
As of Aug. 31, Smith was recovering at home from several injuries, including trauma to his jaws, a laceration to his lip, a maxilla bone fracture, and the loss of several teeth. A Facebook post from Smith's account stated that he has a long road to recovery. Smith did not respond to requests for comment on Sept. 19.
The elder Jackson does not plan to use his status as leverage for his son. In an appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show,” he stated that while he believes his son should be held accountable, he ultimately holds the promotion responsible for involving his son, which led to the incident. He believes that his son should serve some time in jail, do community service, attend anger management classes, and seek therapy.
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