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As a senior in 2006, Hager had a seventh-place finish in the NCAA championships and also defeated the future national champion, Dustin Fox from Northwestern University. Hager was named an All-American at season's end while setting the Oklahoma record for most pins in a single season with 30.
- 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
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- 275 lb (125 kg)
- September 7, 2006
- He is an accomplished school athlete. Hager is quite an athlete. Most people are aware of his amateur wrestling background, but he really wasn’t your average high school or collegiate wrestler.
- He has a win over Cain Velasquez. Long before Velasquez and Hager dominated their respective fields as professionals, the two wrestlers met twice in NCAA competition and split victories.
- He has a degree in Finance. Hager graduated in 2006 with a degree in Finance. Even before his graduation march, Hager was already noticed by Jim Ross, then the Head of Talent Relations for the WWE.
- He once appeared as a security guard in a WWE event. Before doing his own thing in the WWE, Hager appeared on a RAW event as a security guard for the match between John Cena and Umaga.
- 7 He Had An Incredible Amateur Wrestling Background
- 6 He Signed to Bellator in 2017
- 5 He Dominated His Debut Fight
- 4 His Controversial Win in His Second Fight
- 3 His Hilarious No Contest Against Anthony Garrett
- 2 His War with Brandon Calton
- 1 Hager Is Set For A Big Showdown with Jon Jones
Unlike fellow professional wrestler turned MMA fighter CM Punk, Hager actually has lots of experience in martial arts prior to his journey into MMA. Hager was an amateur wrestler in high school and college, and he was more than just an average one. While Hager was wrestling in college, he was one of the best in the country. Hager was given All-Amer...
Hager signed with Bellator in December 2017, after his release from the WWE in March of that same year. Hager pondered the move for a few months before officially making the move to MMA, however, he wasn't going to just jump into the venture quickly. Following Hager's signing, he decided to dedicate himself to picking up MMA and he didn't rush hims...
Jake Hager made his pro debut against J.W. Kizer, a then-veteran of two fights. The 1-1 Kizer was a massive underdog against Hager and the fight then showed why betting odds exist. Hager took Kizer down immediately to start the bout. He then dominated his older foe on the mat, quickly locking up an arm-triangle choke submission to end the fight in ...
Hager's second bout came at Bellator 221 in May 2019. Hager faced the 1-1 beef plant worker T.J. Jones, and predictably, Hager dominated the bout. He took down Jones early, and quickly went to work, landing bombs from the top before moving to side control for the submission attempt. RELATED: 10 Chael Sonnen Quotes That UFC Fans Will Never Forget Ha...
Hager's third fight saw time for a step up in competition. He was then matched up with the 4-2 Anthony Garrett, while not a fantastic record, Garrett was a CFFC veteran who had already defeated a former Hager opponent in J.W. Kizer. Sadly for both men, the fight didn't go well. Hager and Garrett spent most of their few minutes in the cage doing a l...
Hager's fourth professional fight against Brandon Calton proved he was officially a fighter. The then 2-0 (1) Hager was matched up with the former NFL player in Brandon Calton at Bellator 250. Calton was officially 2-0 as a pro fighter, however, he was also 4-0 as an amateur fighter. All six of his wins going in also came the way of finish. RELATED...
In a weird twist of fate, Hager is currently set for the biggest test of his MMA career. However, it's not inside of a cage, and it is not in MMA. Hager's next combat sports appearance is set for December 9th against former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jonesin a grappling match. The showdown is set for the UFC Fight Pass affiliate Cage Fury G...
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Dec 7, 2018 · Jake Hager Jake Hager, NCAA All-American wrestler for the Oklahoma Sooners before becoming Jack Swagger in WWE, will be making his debut as a professional mixed martial artist at Bellator 214 in late January. Hager will be on the card at "Bellator 214: Fedor vs. Bader" at The Forum in Inglewood, ...
Dec 24, 2018 · Published Dec. 24, 2018. TAMPA — Collegiate wrestling fans may remember Jake Hager as a former heavyweight All-American at the University of Oklahoma who set a school record in 2006 with 30...
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Mar 4, 1993 · Overview. Stats. Full name Jake William Hager. Born 03/04/1993 in Henderson, NV. Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R. School Sierra Vista. Debut 05/15/2021. Drafted in the 1st...
Mar 2, 2024 · He was a two-time All-American wrestler in college and even qualified for the NCAA Division I National Championships. He is a former WWE World Heavyweight Champion. During his time with WWE, Jake Hager achieved the pinnacle of success by capturing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
