In November 2017, Bellator made a big announcement with the signing of former WWE star Jake Hager , known as “Jack Swagger.” But despite initial thinking that he’d make his profesional MMA debut in 2018, it instead will come just a few weeks into 2019. Hager (0-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) today announced his heavyweight pro debut will take place on the main card at Bellator 214 against J.W. Kiser (0-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA). A Bellator official confirmed the matchup to MMAjunkie following Hager’s announcement on “Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show” stream on Twitter .
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Ex-WWE star Jake Hager announces pro debut at Bellator 214 vs. J.W. Kiser – MMA Junkie