Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC star Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, could be looking at jail time. He recently cut a deal following a brutal attack on a wrestler in 2025. He pleaded no contest to one felony count of battery with serious bodily injury at a preliminary hearing.
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"Raja also admitted to two special allegations, including personal infliction of great bodily injury and engaging in violent conduct," The New York Post reports. "Raja is slated to be sentenced in late June, and the rep for the District Attorney's Office told The Post his "anticipated sentence is 90 days actual county jail; restitution of $81,703.38; and two years formal probation."
The incident in which Raja pleaded guilty took place at a Knokx Pro Wrestling event. He jumped into the ring and began beating Stuart Smith, ring name Syko Stu, in front of a horrified crowd. Multiple members of the Knokx locker room had to jump into the ring to pull Raja away and end the beating.
Fortunately for Smith, he was out of the hospital within a week. However, Smith sustained significant facial injuries, including missing teeth.
"[Raja's] anticipated sentence is 90 days actual county jail; restitution of $81,703.38; and two years formal probation," a rep for the District Attorney's Office said, via Dexerto.
UFC Star Quinton "Rampage" Jackson Issued a Statement After the Incident
Raja's attack on Smith went viral. Thousands of wrestling fans, and the general community were all shocked to see the level of physicality that was on display. Due to the level of backlash that came following the beating, Quinton Jackson issued a statement regarding his son.
"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."
Jackson then continued by wishing Smith a speedy recovery.
"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."
Raja is expected to face sentencing in June, 2026.
