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Jake Hager Debuts With Third-Round KO at Power Slap 19 in Las Vegas

The emphatic debut bolsters Dana White's bid to grow Power Slap through crossover stars.

Overview

  • Jake Hager, who debuted Friday at Power Slap 19 at The Chelsea in Las Vegas, knocked out Devin Jenkins in round three.
  • Hager took the first slap after losing the coin toss, absorbed early shots, then landed a crushing left that left Jenkins unable to stand for the count.
  • Commentator Michael Bisping said Jenkins was carried off stage and not in a good way after the knockout.
  • Dana White watched from the venue as Hager, a former WWE champion with a 3-0 Bellator MMA record, validated a signing announced last month.
  • Hager said he belongs in the promotion and called Power Slap on par with WWE and MMA, a result that boosts visibility during WrestleMania week and renews safety scrutiny.