Raja Jackson is receiving some backing from former UFC champion Sean Strickland, in light of his assault against pro wrestler Stuart Smith, a.k.a. Syko Stu, on Saturday.
25-year-old Jackson slammed Smith on his head before hospitalizing him with a grotesque amount of punches. The assault was live-streamed, and Jackson confirmed premeditation, remarking, “I’m gonna hit him as many times as I can, just watch.”
Hot-headed Strickland is typically in the headlines for his own brashness, and is currently suspended for storming the cage and punching a fighter in a regional promotion earlier this year. ‘Tarzan’ also has to attend anger management courses, but he’s the first to vouch that they really work.
Somewhat controversially, Strickland defended Jackson in a Tweet on August 25, kicking off with, “Jackson’s kid shouldn’t go to jail…
“I was arrested at 19 for two felony [grievous bodily injuries]. I would have spent five to six years in prison if the DA had its way. After six years in a cell coming out with nothing, being indoctrinated with gangs and violence, I guarantee I would have killed someone.
“Instead I pleaded and took 100 days jail or work release. A ton of anger management and a decent amount of victim restitution. After a miserable two years of court.
“. . . Bottom line is it’s not about the person in prison it’s about who they become when they’re out of prison and I believe if I weren’t offered that deal I would be dead today, and more than likely would have resulted in someone else’s death as well. … My two cents, rehabilitation over prison always.
Jackson’s kid shouldn’t go to jail. Prison should always be a last resort.
I was arrested at 19 for two felony a GBIs. I would of spent 5 to 6 years in prison if the DA had its way.
After 6 years in a cell coming out with nothing, being indoctrinated with gangs and violence. I…
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) August 25, 2025
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