A federal judge on Friday rejected a last-minute lawsuit seeking to block this weekend's UFC championship fight on the White House South Lawn, clearing the way for the event to proceed as planned.
Raja Jackson, son of former UFC star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has been arrested on a felony assault charge stemming from a brutal attack caught on video last month. The incident took place on August 23 at a KnokX Pro Wrestling event in Sun Valley, California, where Jackson allegedly assaulted wrestler Stuart Smith, known professionally as “Syko Stu.” He reportedly entered the ring in street clothes, slammed Smith to the mat, and delivered a volley of blows even after Smith was unconscious.
Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones may be coming out of retirement after President Donald Trump floated the idea of hosting a UFC fight on the White House grounds during America’s 250th birthday celebration in 2026. The potential event has already sparked serious interest from Jones, who immediately contacted UFC officials following Trump’s announcement.