Video reveals he then appeared to strike Smith repeatedly earlier than being pulled off by different wrestlers.

Rampage Jackson later responded on social media, exterior and claimed Smith was “awake and steady”.

In wrestling parlance, a ‘work’ is a struggle that’s staged or scripted, and Rampage Jackson stated this incident was a “work that went incorrect”.

“Raja was unexpectedly hit within the facet of the pinnacle by him moments earlier than Smith’s match,” stated the previous UFC gentle heavyweight champion.

“Raja was instructed that he may get his ‘payback’ within the ring. I assumed it was part of the present. It was dangerous judgement.”

Jackson snr, 47, additionally stated his son had suffered a concussion from sparring “solely days in the past” and had “no enterprise doing something remotely near bodily contact”.

“Raja is an MMA fighter, not a professional wrestler, and had no enterprise concerned in an occasion like this,” he added. “I do not condone my son’s actions in any respect.

“As a father, I am deeply involved together with his well being and the wellbeing of Mr Smith. I am very upset that any of this occurred, however my principal concern now could be that Mr Smith will make a speedy restoration.”

Rampage Jackson apologised to Smith and to Kick on behalf of his son, who has had three beginner and two professional MMA fights.

There was no affirmation from the organisers about Smith’s situation.

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Correction: An earlier reference on this article to Raja Jackson being scheduled to struggle Smith has been eliminated.