A WRESTLER who intervened to stop Raja Jackson during his horrifying attack on Stuart Smith has shed further light on the incident.
Jackson, son of UFC icon Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, left Smith hospitalised with severe injuries in the violent attack.
KICK@RAJAPLUSRaja Jackson was captured pounding rival Stuart Smith[/caption]
KICK@RAJAPLUSDouglas Malo ran in to intercept the fight[/caption]
KICK@RAJAPLUSStu sustained seven injuries following the assault[/caption]
Getty Images – GettyQuinton Rampage Jackson left wrestler ‘choking on his own teeth’[/caption]
He body slammed the veteran to the canvas before pounding his head at least 20 times.
The shocking beating was brought to an end when security and other wrestlers intervened.
Douglas Malo, one of those who helped break up the fight, has now reflected on the incident.
He told the Scaling Up Podcast: ” I got a whisper that something’s not right and I might be needed to check a scenario and whether this guy is going to do a spot.”
The attack left the injured victim choking on his own blood and teeth.
Subsequent footage is too distressing to show.
Malo added: “I talked to the person up front with the radio and walked back to the ring.
“I see the slam, I see the first punch and the second punch. I kind of wish I would have just sprung on the slam.
“You watch somebody you care about, he’s a veteran and these are people who are supposed to love him and I’m the only one on the outskirts to be told to watch this apparently.
“I’m in there and trying to tell the guy to calm down and he’s trying to fight me. It’s all f****ed.
“I’m not even fighting or being hostile and then you f***ing punch me in the f***ing eye after we’re breaking it up.
“That’s why I punched you and you’re lucky I was tired from the match. What kind of f***ing person are you, you low-life clown?
“You want clout so you beat up a guy that’s half unconscious.”
The victim’s brother Andrew has shared a heartbreaking update on Smith’s health following the incident.
He posted: “Stuart is resting since he sustained severe injures to his head. He is currently conscious and able to talk but will have a difficult recovery ahead.
“With all the media and social media attention it’s been hard to get back to everyone.
“Stuart Smith appreciates all the love and support. He loves wrestling, his wrestling family, and all his fans and supporters.
“Wrestling has been a huge part of his life and he lives to put on a performance.
“He’s also just a regular guy with a life and family outside the ring. His wife Contessa has currently set up a go fund me for those wishing to donate.
“We appreciate all the support during this difficult time, Thank you.”
A GoFundMe page to support his recovery has raised more than $70,000 at time of writing.
GettyRaja Jackson is being investigated following his assault on fellow wrestler Syko[/caption]
Facebook/Jonovan SmithWrestler Syko Stu lies was left hospitalised after the attack[/caption]
InstagramDouglas Malo ran to his friend’s rescue when he saw the horror that was unfolding[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
