Raja Jackson, the 26-year-old son of UFC legend Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, has avoided trial after reaching a plea deal that critics call a slap on the wrist for a brutal attack that left a professional wrestler hospitalized.

On Wednesday, Jackson pleaded nolo contendere to battery with serious bodily injury, admitting two special allegations: personally inflicting great bodily injury and engaging in violent conduct. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed the deal on Thursday. He is scheduled for sentencing on June 22 at San Fernando Courthouse, with an anticipated sentence of 90 days in county jail, $81,703.38 in restitution (to be paid before sentencing), and two years of formal probation.

The attack occurred on August 23 during a KnokX professional wrestling event in Sun Valley, California. Jackson, a professional MMA fighter, was expected to interfere in Stuart Smith's—known in-ring as Syko Stu—match as part of the show. But after entering the ring, Jackson delivered a real slam followed by approximately 20 punches to Smith's unconscious face, all while streaming the incident live on Kick.

The altercation stemmed from a pre-event incident where Smith hit Jackson in the head with a beer can, thinking Jackson was a wrestler and that they were hyping the crowd. Smith apologized shortly after, and the two shook hands. However, Jackson fumed on the live stream between the handshake and the attack, vowing to hit Smith "for real."

As horrified spectators watched, Smith coughed blood, choked on his teeth, and convulsed on the canvas before other wrestlers, including Douglas Malo, intervened. Jackson was arrested on September 18.

This case serves as a stark reminder that even in the world of combat sports—where intensity runs high—there are lines that should never be crossed. For athletes and fans alike, respect and safety must always come first, whether in the ring or on the mat.