Jake Hager, also known as Jack Swagger, has retired from MMA and shifted his focus to professional wrestling. Learn more about his career and future prospects in this article.
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| Jake Hager, also known as Jack Swagger, has officially announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). After facing issues with Bellator, Hager has decided to shift his focus solely on professional wrestling. During a virtual signing session for K&S WrestleFest, Hager made the retirement announcement. He expressed his frustration with Bellator, stating, "Officially, I’m retired from MMA. I trained hard last year, but Bellator was not treating me right. I have now decided to dedicate my time and energy to wrestling." Hager’s MMA career concludes with an impressive undefeated record of three victories and one no-contest. In his debut fight on January 26, 2019, Hager dominated J.W. Kiser, securing a victory via arm-triangle choke. He replicated this success in his second fight against T.J. Jones, using the same submission technique. However, his third fight ended controversially due to an accidental knee to the groin of Anthony Garrett, resulting in a no-contest. Hager’s final bout took place on October 29, 2020, where he narrowly won by split decision against Brandon Calton. Despite retiring from MMA, Hager’s combat skills have been showcased in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He recently participated in an unsanctioned MMA Rules Cage Fight against Wardlow, which he won with an arm-triangle choke. Hager’s MMA career will be remembered for his infamous low blows and his catchphrase, "I’m rock hard right now with emotion. I got a foner." While retirement is often seen as final, professional fighters have been known to make comebacks. There are reports that Bellator is currently in negotiations to be acquired by the Professional Fighters League, with funding from the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. If new management can address Hager’s concerns, a potential return to MMA may be on the cards. In the ever-evolving world of combat sports, where unique disciplines like bare knuckle boxing and pillow fighting are gaining popularity, Hager may find new avenues to showcase his skills and compete for the foner championship of the world. |
Jake Hager, also known as Jack Swagger, has officially announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). After facing issues with Bellator, Hager has decided to shift his focus solely on professional wrestling.
During a virtual signing session for K&S WrestleFest, Hager made the retirement announcement. He expressed his frustration with Bellator, stating, "Officially, I’m retired from MMA. I trained hard last year, but Bellator was not treating me right. I have now decided to dedicate my time and energy to wrestling."
Hager’s MMA career concludes with an impressive undefeated record of three victories and one no-contest. In his debut fight on January 26, 2019, Hager dominated J.W. Kiser, securing a victory via arm-triangle choke. He replicated this success in his second fight against T.J. Jones, using the same submission technique. However, his third fight ended controversially due to an accidental knee to the groin of Anthony Garrett, resulting in a no-contest. Hager’s final bout took place on October 29, 2020, where he narrowly won by split decision against Brandon Calton.
Despite retiring from MMA, Hager’s combat skills have been showcased in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He recently participated in an unsanctioned MMA Rules Cage Fight against Wardlow, which he won with an arm-triangle choke.
Hager’s MMA career will be remembered for his infamous low blows and his catchphrase, "I’m rock hard right now with emotion. I got a foner."
While retirement is often seen as final, professional fighters have been known to make comebacks. There are reports that Bellator is currently in negotiations to be acquired by the Professional Fighters League, with funding from the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. If new management can address Hager’s concerns, a potential return to MMA may be on the cards.
In the ever-evolving world of combat sports, where unique disciplines like bare knuckle boxing and pillow fighting are gaining popularity, Hager may find new avenues to showcase his skills and compete for the foner championship of the world.