Stuart Smith, who fights under the name Syko Stu, has come home and is resting after a shocking attack. On August 23, 2025, at a KnokX Pro event in Los Angeles, California, Raja Jackson, the son of ex-UFC champ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, unexpectedly slammed Stuart to the mat and punched him over 20 times. Stuart went to the hospital with serious injuries to his head and face. Today, he is back home and hopeful.
Syko Stu gives an update on his injuries and recovery
Stuart shared in a post that he was walking out of the hospital and resting at home by August 31, 2025. He said he had a serious head injury and was unconscious when he arrived at the emergency room. His injuries include broken upper and lower jaws, a cut on his upper lip, and a fractured maxilla bone, which caused him to lose some teeth. He also said, “He has a long road of recovery ahead, but he remains in good spirits despite everything he has been through.” He and his fiancée, Contessa Patterson, thanked everyone who helped with money, food, flowers, or gifts. They wrote, “Your kindness means more than words can express. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
Raja Jackson attack on Syko Stu and what police are looking into
On August 23, 2025, at the wrestling show in Los Angeles, Stuart Smith hit Raja Jackson with a beer can during a moment meant for fun. They seemed to make peace and planned part of the show. But later, Raja went off script. He slammed Stuart to the ring floor and punched him more than 20 times, 18 times to the head alone until other wrestlers stopped him. The whole scene was live-streamed and left many fans in shock.
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