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Jake Hager aka Jack Swagger made his MMA debut tonight at Belator 214 at The Forum in Inglewood, CA.
Hager faced J.W Kiser, who was 0-1 in his pro career in the main card on tonight’s event.
Hager was accompanied by WWE Superstar R-Truth, who rapped his walkout song.
⚡️ "WE THE PEOPLE" @RealJackSwagger#Bellator214 pic.twitter.com/esVLScLLYq
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) January 27, 2019
Hager gets the win the first round with an arm-triangle choke. The bout lasts 2:09, and Hager wins via submission.
https://twitter.com/WWERDream/status/1089366624887554054
In the post match interview Hager stated that Bellator is his new home, and that for the next 10 years you can expect him with them.
Vince McMahon told him previous to the bout to “not lose”, and Hager responded on television tonight stating “Sometimes the convince Vince, you have to CON Vince Baby!”