Independent wrestler Stuart Smith, also known as Syko Stu was allegedly assaulted by Raja Jackson the son of ex-UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at a California indie wrestling event on Saturday. Syko Stu was seriously injured in the fight and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. Clips from the incident quickly went viral, leaving MMA fans stunned and outraged.
'Rampage' Jackson has spoken out after footage of his son Raja appearing to brutally assault Syko Stu at an independent show on Saturday went viral, as per reports. Distressing footage, which was broadcast live on streaming platform Kick, shows Raja entering the ring at the event, before picking up grappler Syko Stu, and slamming him roughly to the mat.
With Smith seemingly unconscious, Jackson then mounted his victim and unloaded a barrage of punches to his head. The assault was only brought to an end when Jackson was dragged away by other wrestlers on the show. Raja Jackson is now facing heavy criticism after the video of the assault went viral online.
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The clip soon made its way onto social media, with Dave Meltzer, the renowned journalist and founder of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, saying Jackson's attack could be "the worst thing I've ever seen in a ring."
Per Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Jackson's initial slam of Smith was a scripted part of the event. However, the legitimate punches thrown were not. Smith suffered significant damage as a result of the incident and was "rushed to hospital with serious injuries".
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Later on, Fightful reporter Sean Ross Sapp provided some insight into the disturbing incident.
"Based on what I've heard, the spot with Raja Jackson at Knokx Pro Wrestling was planned," he wrote on X. "However, Raja Jackson knocked the person out -- ring name Syko Stu-- and followed up with a lot of heavy punches to Syko Stu, which were not planned to do that kind of damage."
Sapp added: "Stu was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. We are working to find out more and have Stu in our thoughts."
Raja's father, former UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, posted a statement on X claiming said his son's attack was "a work that went wrong".
His statement read: "I want to clear up the misinformation about my son Raja. I’ve been confirmed that the wrestler (Stewart Smith aka Syko Stu) is awake and stable."
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"Raja was unexpectedly hit in the side of the head by him moments before Smith’s match, Raja was told that he could get his “payback” in the ring, I thought it was apart of the show," he continued.
"It was bad judgement, and a work that went wrong. Raja is a MMA fighter not a pro wrestler and had no business involved in an event like this.
"I don’t condone my son’s actions AT ALL! He suffered a concussion from sparring only days ago and had no business doing anything remotely close to physical contact. As a father, im deeply concerned with his health AND the well being of Mr. Smith."
He added: "That being said I’m very upset that any of this happened, but my main concern now is that Mr. Smith will make a speedy recovery. I apologize on his behalf and to KICK for the situation."
'Rampage' Jackson has spoken out after footage of his son Raja appearing to brutally assault Syko Stu at an independent show on Saturday went viral, as per reports. Distressing footage, which was broadcast live on streaming platform Kick, shows Raja entering the ring at the event, before picking up grappler Syko Stu, and slamming him roughly to the mat.
With Smith seemingly unconscious, Jackson then mounted his victim and unloaded a barrage of punches to his head. The assault was only brought to an end when Jackson was dragged away by other wrestlers on the show. Raja Jackson is now facing heavy criticism after the video of the assault went viral online.
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When was Skyo Stu assaulted?
The 25-year-old MMA fighter was live on Kick, a video streaming platform, when the shocking incident took place at the Knokx Pro Wrestling event in Los Angeles, California. The disturbing video shows Raja Jackson slamming Syko Stu, to the mat before unloading more than 20 hard punches to his head. After 15 uncomfortable seconds, a handful of wrestlers stopped Jackson from attacking a seemingly unconscious Smith, as screams could be heard from those in attendance.The clip soon made its way onto social media, with Dave Meltzer, the renowned journalist and founder of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, saying Jackson's attack could be "the worst thing I've ever seen in a ring."
Per Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Jackson's initial slam of Smith was a scripted part of the event. However, the legitimate punches thrown were not. Smith suffered significant damage as a result of the incident and was "rushed to hospital with serious injuries".
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Later on, Fightful reporter Sean Ross Sapp provided some insight into the disturbing incident.
"Based on what I've heard, the spot with Raja Jackson at Knokx Pro Wrestling was planned," he wrote on X. "However, Raja Jackson knocked the person out -- ring name Syko Stu-- and followed up with a lot of heavy punches to Syko Stu, which were not planned to do that kind of damage."
Sapp added: "Stu was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. We are working to find out more and have Stu in our thoughts."
Raja's father, former UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, posted a statement on X claiming said his son's attack was "a work that went wrong".
His statement read: "I want to clear up the misinformation about my son Raja. I’ve been confirmed that the wrestler (Stewart Smith aka Syko Stu) is awake and stable."
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"Raja was unexpectedly hit in the side of the head by him moments before Smith’s match, Raja was told that he could get his “payback” in the ring, I thought it was apart of the show," he continued.
"It was bad judgement, and a work that went wrong. Raja is a MMA fighter not a pro wrestler and had no business involved in an event like this.
"I don’t condone my son’s actions AT ALL! He suffered a concussion from sparring only days ago and had no business doing anything remotely close to physical contact. As a father, im deeply concerned with his health AND the well being of Mr. Smith."
He added: "That being said I’m very upset that any of this happened, but my main concern now is that Mr. Smith will make a speedy recovery. I apologize on his behalf and to KICK for the situation."
