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Heavyweight Jake Hager's second pro bout set for Bellator 221

After winning in his professional MMA debut in January, heavyweight Jake Hager will fight again at Bellator 221 on May 11.

Hager, 36, a former star of the WWE ring for over a decade under the name Jack Swagger, debuted at Bellator 214 on Jan. 26 in Inglewood, California. He defeated JW Kiser via arm-triangle choke submission in the first round.

Before his career in professional wrestling, Hager wrestled at the University of Oklahoma, where he was recruited as a two-sport athlete in football and wrestling. Hager went on to become an All-American wrestler as a senior.

Hager's opponent for Bellator 221, which takes place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, has not yet been announced.