UFC legend clears up confusion involving his son at a pro-wrestling event: 'I thought it was part of the show'

Q. Rampage (photo) was UFC champion between 2007 and 2008. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Raja Jackson, son of Quinton'Rampage' Jackson lost his head during a Knockx pro-wrestling event, held last Saturday (23). The heir to the former UFC champion was supposed to apply a takedown and then pretend to attack fighter Stuart Smith, also known as Syko Stu. However, before the act took place, he had a fight with his rival backstage and did not let it go when it came time to get into the ring.

In a video posted on social media, Raja appears to be knocking Smith to the ground and throwing more than 15 unanswered punches before other fighters intervened and separated him.

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In publication in X, Rampage Jackson provided details about the incident and clarified that Stewart Smith is fine and stable. According to the former champion, Raja reacted after being unexpectedly hit before the fight, believing he could get "revenge" as part of the show.

"I want to clear up the misinformation about my son Raja. It has been confirmed that the fighter (Stewart Smith, aka Syko Stu) is awake and stable. Raja was unexpectedly struck in the side of the head by him moments before Smith's fight. Raja was told he could get 'revenge' in the ring; I thought it was part of the show," he wrote. Rampage.

Rampage He emphasized that it was an error of judgment and that Raja is not a wrestler, but an MMA fighter. Therefore, he should not have been involved in the event, especially since he was coming off a recent concussion. The former champion stated that he does not approve of his son's behavior, expressed concern for both their health, and apologized on Raja's behalf.

“It was an error of judgment and a botched job. Raja is an MMA fighter, not a professional wrestler, and he had no reason to be involved in an event like this. I absolutely do NOT condone my son's actions! He suffered a concussion in sparring just a few days ago and had no reason to engage in any physical contact. As a father, I am deeply concerned for his health AND Mr. Smith's well-being. That said, I am very upset that all of this happened, but my main concern right now is that Mr. Smith has a speedy recovery. I apologize on his behalf and to KICK for the situation,” concluded the former UFC champion.

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. 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…

— Rampage Jackson (@Rampage4real) August 24, 2025

At 25 years old, Raja Jackson has a professional MMA record of one win and one loss, and has not stepped into the octagon since 2023.

Your father, Rampage Jackson, 47, has a record of 38 wins and 14 losses, with stints in events such as Pride, Bellator and UFC, where was champion from the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg).

Watch the fight between Raja Jackson and Syko Stu

I've seen pro wrestling thorough out my whole life and this is one of worst things I've ever seen. I hope Raja Jackson gets life in prison and my thoughts got to Syko Stu. https://t.co/sq6KanR3l3

— Nemesis (@SenpaiNemesis__) August 24, 2025