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Raja Jackson’s In-Ring Assault Leaves ‘Syko Stu’ Hospitalized at KnokX Pro

The promotion says a planned spot turned into a reprehensible act of real violence.

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Overview

  • Quinton “Rampage” Jackson says Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith is awake and stable after being taken to the hospital following the Aug. 23 event in the Los Angeles area.
  • Kick livestream footage shows Raja Jackson entering the ring, slamming Smith, then delivering more than a dozen unanswered punches before others intervened.
  • Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp and other reports say Raja’s appearance was planned for a segment, but the heavy, real punches were not part of the plan.
  • KnokX Pro condemned the incident as an egregious, irresponsible act and apologized to patrons and fans.
  • Multiple outlets report Raja has been banned from the Kick platform as calls for accountability continue, with no criminal charges reported at the time of publication.