Jake Hager Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Power Slap Loss

Jake Hager has been back in the spotlight this week (though not for the best of reasons, shocker!) following his TKO loss to Johnny Magna in a Power Slap match on Thursday night which saw him begin bleeding from the eye. Dana White even made the decision to not show the reply of what had happened after describing it as one of the worst injuries he’d ever seen. It has now been revealed that he has undergone emergency surgery. 

Via Slap News, Hager’s partner Patricia Blackburn (who also fights at Power Slap) shared that he was recovering from emergency surgery, thanking people for their support in the aftermath of the incident. 

“Thank you to the UFC and Power Slap family for the incredible love and support you’ve shown Jake during this difficult time. Jake is currently recovering from an emergency eye surgery. We’re taking things one day at a time and keeping the details private, but your kindness, support, and genuine concern have meant more than you know. Thank you for being there for Jake. We’re so grateful to be part of a community that shows up when it matters most.”

Hager joined Power Slap earlier this year after his retirement from professional wrestling, with his retirement coming just a few months after calling AEW president Tony Khan a communist.